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Phylicia Barnes Memoriam
One service will be at a church in Monroe, organized by friends and classmates at Union Academy, where Barnes was a 16-year-old high school senior. The other will be at the Baltimore apartment complex where she was last seen.
Barnes disappeared four months ago today, Dec. 28, and was last seen at her half-sister's apartment. Police in Maryland conducted several searches, without success. Finally, Barnes' body was discovered last week in the Susquehanna River, about 45 miles northeast of where she disappeared.
Police have not determined how Barnes died.
The Monroe service is planned for 6:30 p.m. at Lee Park Baptist Church, 2505 Morgan Mill Road. All are invited.
In Baltimore, a 7 p.m. vigil is planned outside the Reistertown Square Apartments, where Barnes was last seen.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Phylicia Barnes
Dennis Lowry
May 24, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Linda Copeland
May 23, 2011
Dear Family,
You know that she's smiling down on yall from heaven.
Linda
Wms
May 21, 2011
Dear Family,
Time has passed now, but the memmories of Phylicia is still in the hearts of many. It's going to take time to heal, but rest assure that one day God promised that pain and suffering will be a thing of the past. That's a time we all long for.
JUDY NORMAN
May 21, 2011
MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN GOD AND REMEMBER THE GOOD THINGS ABOUT YOUR LOVE ONE MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE IN YOUR FAMILY
Juanisha Nichols
May 21, 2011
~R.I.H.~REST IN HEAVEN~ PHYLICIA BARNES...I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU...FOREVER IN MY HEART!!!
Carolyn Barnes
May 19, 2011
My Dearest Loved one:
I received your Letter from Heaven,
It made the teardrops fall.
But knowing you’re with God above,
Sweet memories, I will recall.
I know that you are with me,
For I feel your presence near.
And if I listen closely,
Your voice I then can hear.
I know you’re watching o’er me,
As you promised you would do.
And when I feel so saddened,
It’s your letter that sees me through.
When I lay in bed at night,
The day’s chores put to flight,
I truly feel your presence,
Like a warm and glowing light.
The rocky roads you mentioned,
And the hills that I must climb;
I’ve done exactly what you said,
By taking one day at a time.
I’ve tried to help others,
Who are in sorrow and in pain.
And now I am contented,
My day was not in vain.
I’ll lend a hand, as you have said
When someone is feeling low.
I’ll pray for them and be here,
‘Till on their way they go.
And when it’s time for me to go,
To join you in heaven high.
My wings I shall spread wide,
To my home up in the sky.
Author
Ruth Ann Mahaffey
©copyright 2004
CHASTITY MOORE
May 18, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
KATRINA NEAL -CHAMBERS
May 16, 2011
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME AS YOU HAS LOST YOUR CHILD AND MAY GOD KEEP HER SAFE FROM ANYMORE PAIN AND SUFFERRING , MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY OF PHYLICIA BARNES, YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYS AND THOUGHTS.
May 15, 2011
May God continue to console your family at this trying time. God is faithful and just, and he will make, even this tragedy work for good, for those who
Believe in His word. God be with you. Faye Elliott
Val Jenkins
May 15, 2011
My heart is so full for this terrible incident....this lovely young woman had so much more life to give, but now she's is on the wings of heaven..my sincere sympathy goes to all her family......
May 14, 2011
O. God in Heaven, please help this family....
Concerned Citizen
May 14, 2011
May God bless your family. We all so hoped there would be a happy ending and that she would be found alive. I am so sorry for your loss and cannot comprehend what you must be going thru. If I lost my daughter, I just don't know what I would do. She was a beautiful young woman. She is now in God's wonderful hands and you will see her again one day. God bless.
NATHAN GRACE
May 10, 2011
my prayer go out to your family;
James & Lori Hayes
May 10, 2011
To the Sallis & Barnes Family,
May the light of God shine on you during this time of bereavement. Phylicia will always be in your hearts and thoughts. As my pastor says all the time "to be absent from the body means to be present with the Lord" Time can and will heal all wounds. I will continue praying for both families as I have ever since Phylicia went missing. God bless and hold onto God's unchanging hands.
Tula Queen
May 9, 2011
My heart goes out to the family. I have a daughter around Phylicia's age and I cannot hold her tight enough! Each moment she is away from me I start to worry. I have to call her every minute of the day to comfort myself. I can't imagine my life without her. To the family: Your baby girl is resting and surely in a better place. I know it hurts now, but believe me when I say that God has control. He makes no mistakes! I will always keep your family in my prayers. With tears in my eyes as I type...God you have another ANGEL!
Robin H.
May 8, 2011
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family in such a tragic loss. I prayed and hoped for her safe recovery with your beloved family member Victrina. I pray that the comfort of God fills your heart and your home.
Stephanie Smith
May 7, 2011
I too am a parent with a very loving and outgoing child. The smile that she has lights up a room. I have no words that can express how deeply I feel about you loss (our loss) May God bless you and keep you strong through your period of grief.
Amanda Poindexter
May 7, 2011
My condolences to you at the loss of a beautiful and gifted young lady. My prayers are with you.
Sheree Daugherty
May 6, 2011
Hello,
My prayers go out to your family.
L
May 6, 2011
My deepest condolences to Phylicia's family and friends. The Bible gives us comfort and hope that we will see our dead loved ones again. I'm praying for her family and friends.
Verlene Glover
May 5, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
j g
May 5, 2011
The tragic loss of a dear loved one can be hard to bear. May you find comfort from the scriptures and rely on the God of all comfort.
J M
May 4, 2011
We were all praying for Phylicia's safe return. No words can express our sorrow for the loss of this lovely young woman. Such a tragedy is beyond understandng. Heartfelt condolences to you, her family.
cindy forbes
May 4, 2011
Such a sad thing to lose a child. My heart goes out to you in the loss of this beautiful young lady. God will see you through, stay strong in prayer.
God Bless
tami
May 4, 2011
this is a sad story. god bless the family.
Susan Rushing
May 3, 2011
I did not know you pretty girl, but I did cry and pray for your safe return everyday. I love you, (angel above now)
Carolyn Barnes
May 3, 2011
My Dearest Loved one:
I received your Letter from Heaven,
It made the teardrops fall.
But knowing you’re with God above,
Sweet memories, I will recall.
I know that you are with me,
For I feel your presence near.
And if I listen closely,
Your voice I then can hear.
I know you’re watching o’er me,
As you promised you would do.
And when I feel so saddened,
It’s your letter that sees me through.
When I lay in bed at night,
The day’s chores put to flight,
I truly feel your presence,
Like a warm and glowing light.
The rocky roads you mentioned,
And the hills that I must climb;
I’ve done exactly what you said,
By taking one day at a time.
I’ve tried to help others,
Who are in sorrow and in pain.
And now I am contented,
My day was not in vain.
I’ll lend a hand, as you have said
When someone is feeling low.
I’ll pray for them and be here,
‘Till on their way they go.
And when it’s time for me to go,
To join you in heaven high.
My wings I shall spread wide,
To my home up in the sky.
Author
Ruth Ann Mahaffey
©copyright 2004
Tina
May 2, 2011
The memorial service was beautiful and could not have been more fitting for Phylicia. Thankful for my kids knowing her. Hearts are still hurting but defintely cherishing the beautiful memories we have of her. Continued prayers for the whole family. Faith Hope Love.
Tommie L. Campbell
May 2, 2011
Deepest Sympathy to the Barnes Family
Veronica Sturdivant and Family
May 2, 2011
our prayers are with you during this sad time.
Maria Marvels-Stubbs
May 1, 2011
Even though I did not know this beautiful young lady I would like for her family to know we care and we pray God will give you strength to go forward with good memories of her life. We feel your pain and pray God will comfort all of you. Sincerely Maria and Family.
E Crawford
May 1, 2011
I have a daughter with so many similarities in personality and interests. I hold her a bit tighter every night. I pray to God that the person/persons responsible are caught very, very soon! No parent should have to experience such a tragedy. Praying for peace and comfort for this family whose daughter's plight have touched so many!
J Edwards
May 1, 2011
My brother said sadly that they had found "our" Phylicia, and his comment reflected that this child became the loved one of so many people who didn't know her, but who cared deeply for her. I have no adequate words to express the bewilderment of seeing Phylicia's radiant smile over and over again while realizing that somebody stole not only that smile but her life.
April 30, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. You can find comfort in knowing that when Jesus was on earth, he demonstrated on a small scale what his Kingdom rule will do on a larger scale. He resurrected many loved ones and reunited them with their families (John 11: 43, 44). Jesus did this because he wanted to. As a result, there is a wonderful future hope that is made available to each and every one of us. And we pray that the Barnes family is able to see Phylicia once again in the near future.
May you continue to find comfort and peace.
The Mack Family
Janie Lee Hunter
April 30, 2011
Sympathy is sent to the family, may God bless you with the answers you seek. A mother who feels your hurt. South Carolina (Janie Hunter)
thomasina hood
April 30, 2011
my prays are with the family
Gennairey Covington
April 30, 2011
I am so sorry about the loss of your loved one. I pray that God will be with you during this difficult time.I also pray that justice will be done.
D Miller
April 30, 2011
My heart truly goes out to your family. This is such a tragic thing to happen to anyone especially our dear young ones. May your family continue to look forward to a time when death will be no more. (Rev 23:3-4) I pray that God gives you the strength to endure. Many Blessings.
April 30, 2011
My heart is hurting. You are in my prayers daily. I pray that God continue to give you the peace that surpasses all understanding,(philippians 4:7) I will continue to pray for justice. Such a beautiful young lady with a beautiful smile. May God's peace rest upon you and your family.
Kathy Whitehead
April 30, 2011
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry that this ended in tragedy. Phylicia will always be remembered and loved. May God give you strength and peace.
Jimmy White
April 30, 2011
Dear Barnes and Sallis famiies,
First of all, may the blessings and love of the Creator be with you henceforth, now and forever, amen. I live just outside Washington, DC, but grew up in Monroe. I was so saddened when I read this story, because it felt like it was happening to my family, my extended family in Monroe. To both parents, I send you my love and support in your hours of need, and want you to know that everyday, I'm extending a great big loving hug to you. God bless you and keep you in his strength.
NIA
April 30, 2011
The death of a child is like a stone,
cast into the stillness of a quiet pool
the concentric ripples of despair sweep out in all directions, affecting many, many people. ¬De Frain, 1991
April 30, 2011
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Such a beautiful young lady. We live in critical times, hard to deal with (2nd Timothy 3:1-5). May God grant you the peace that excels all thought and guard your heart (Philip. 4:7) as you endure this most tragic time. Your family and friends are in my prayers.
Ms. Johnson
April 29, 2011
Ms Sallis,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your beautiful daughter. I have kept up with her story from the moment I heard of her disappearance. I hoped and prayed that the Good Lord would bring your daughter home to you safe and unharmed. Sadly, this did not happen and my heart aches for you and your family along with so many others near and afar. May God continue to bless you and your family in your hour of bereavement.Just trust and believe that you will see her beautiful face again one day.
Ms. Johnson
April 29, 2011
To Ms. Sallis,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your daughter. I didn't know her personally, but I feel like I did because of the type of person you described her as being. She was a beautiful young woman. It touched my heart when I first heard about her disappearance and I hoped and prayed every day that she would be found safe. There is so much wickedness in this world, but God said the wicked would soon be cut down. I know you loved her, but God loved her more.
Just trust and believe that you will see her again one day.
April 29, 2011
To the family: My heart aches with you and I pray for your comfort at this time. But rest assured that "There is nothing hidden that won't be revealed." God promises us that.
p. R.
April 29, 2011
to the mother: you have done a beautiful job with your daughter. your works speaks for you. may god keep the angels around u and her love ones to give the strength, to embrace during the weakest moments, to fill the void. phylicia is at peace now, now that she knows her mother knows where she is. please stay in prayer, god is awesome.
Denise Flores
April 29, 2011
May you rest in eternal peace. I have followed your story and cried when I heard the news. You will never be forgotten. My prayers go out to the barnes family. She is in a better place but will forever remain in our hearts! Xo
a praying mother
April 29, 2011
I checked on Ms.Barnes everyday hoping and praying that it didn't end this way.Lift thine eyes to the hill which cometh your help.
E C
April 29, 2011
I am very sorry on the passing of Ms. Barnes. Please accept my condolences. She will be miss.-John 11:28
Lisa F.
April 29, 2011
Phylicia I didn't know you personally but I googled your name every day since I learned of your disappearance.I prayed for your safe return but God has taken you into his embrace where you will rest in peace.Family,I offer my condolences.
sharon B
April 29, 2011
I did not personally know the Barnes Family, but my prayers are with you, Phyilica may you rest in peace, and I pray the lord will bring peace to your love ones and friends. I know you will be missed. Peace and Blessing to all.
Sandra Evans
April 29, 2011
My condolence to the family. May Phylicia rest in peace.
Leo/Cynthia Aaron
April 29, 2011
May God bless and comfort your family.
M Butler
April 29, 2011
RIP GOD Bless The Family
Roshanna Washington
April 29, 2011
Hey Simone...We are deeply missing u, gone but never forgotten! The lord knew u were special from the day u were born. I just wish we coulda had u a little bit longer to love and cherish u more. Love u mama and hoping to see u and that pretty face of yours again someday. Words cannot express how I really feel right now, but know u are definitely loved and missed by me and many others.
Danita Coleman
April 29, 2011
My eyes fill up with tears of sadness when I think about Phylicia. Indeed, she can take her rest now! To the Barnes family; I hope God will release the pressure from your hearts and give you the strengh to stand from day to day.
Phylicia, you will be missed, but never forgotten. God Bless the Barnes Family.
Sharon Wright
April 29, 2011
I sent my donation this morning from my daughters and I because your memory of B more should be we care!!! My baby posted on Phylicia's FB page as well. RIP Angel
LMM
April 29, 2011
O for day to walk again slow through the forest deep O for the time to talk again before I go to sleep O for the warmth of summer sun the chill of winters eve and O for the chance to sing my song once more before I go O for the scent of autumn air brisk clean and cold O for the chance to travel where the seas are blue and bold O for the prayer I never prayed O for the kiss I never kissed and O for the chance to sing my song once more while yet I'm missed cry of bird and wail of wind word unspoken sin unsinned a night to dance a hill to climb the chance to sing while there is time O for the taste of meat and ale to linger on my tongue O for the sight of hill and dale and faces that are young O for the hand of one I love the time to bloom and grow and O for the chance to sing my song once more before I go.
May the peace of God be with all of you now and forever.
Dione Taylor
April 28, 2011
Dear. Phylicia's Mother every mother's heart goes out to you. It's not one person that I haven't spoke to isn't hurt for you, we pray for you.
A daughter you were truly proud of and so where we. A beautful young lady smart like her mother.
So innocent, they don't know how wicked the world is.
Matthews 6:9
You must Pray then this way:
"Our Father in the Heavens, Let your name be Sanctifed, Let your Kingdom come, Let your will take place as in Heaven, also upon earth
John 11: 25, 26
Jesus Christ who is the resurrection and the life he that exercises faith in me even though he dies he will come to life and everyone that is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you belivie,
Trust & Belivie
My Almighty God keep in comfort you always in forever.
April 28, 2011
My deepest condolences to your family John 11:23 please keep it in your heart and mind
Carolyn Barnes
April 28, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
~Author~
Ruth Ann Mahaffey
©Copyright 1998
Candida Price
April 28, 2011
Prayers for the family of this beautiful Angel. May God help you find peace in your time of sorrow.
Pageland, South Carolina
Stella
April 28, 2011
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and suffering is over
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus' love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And he came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread
And with Jesus' arm to lean on
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still:
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's will.
There is still work waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth-
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is completed,
He will gently call you home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!
April 28, 2011
Phylicia was a beautiful young lady with a smile that brightens the day. I am truly sorry for your loss and I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
bridgett shepard
April 28, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Barnes. May GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU.
April 28, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 28, 2011
My condolences to the family. May you find peace.
ROSA HARMON
April 28, 2011
BLESS YOU BABY GIRL, YOU CAN REST NOW.
Catherine Deas
April 28, 2011
I did not know her but after watching the news I prayed that she would be found alive. So sorry for you loss, may God be with your family to help ease your pain.
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