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BORN
1934
DIED
2025
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Alma Barnes Obituary
Mrs. Alma Gray Mercer Barnes “Mema”, age 91, a resident of Washington, NC died Tuesday September 23, 2025, at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday September 27, 2025, at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory, officiated by Daniel Woods. A burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Seth Barnes, Jonathan Barnes, Matthew Barnes, Michael Barnes, Blake Ennis, and Tom Tison.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the funeral hour on Saturday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Barnes was born in Wilson County on January 17, 1934, daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Mercer and the late Betsy Lamm Mercer. On January 21, 1950, she married Clifton Alton Barnes who preceded her in death on September 8, 2016. She loved cooking, taking care of houseplants, her own family and her church family. She had a home daycare for many years and loved children. She chose to worship at Wesleyan Pentecostal Holiness Church. In addition to her parents and husband, Alma was preceded in death by her son, David Scott Barnes, her brothers, Ernest, Ben, Louis and George Mercer, her sister, Hazel Beck and a grandchild, Bryan Lee Barnes.
Survivors include her son: Steve Barnes and his wife Cheryle of Williamston; a daughter: Debbie Wood and her husband Randy of Washington; grandchildren: Suzanne Ennis and her husband Blake, Sara Tison and her husband Tom, Seth Barnes and his wife Kelly, Jonathan Barnes and his wife Rhonda, Michael Barnes and his wife Samantha, Matthew Barnes, and eight great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that memorial contributions be made to Wesleyan Pentecostal Holiness Church, 7656 US Hwy. 264, Washington, NC 27889.
Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Barnes family.
Memories and Condolences
for Alma Barnes
24 Entries
Kim Hodges Losito
September 27, 2025
So sorry for your loss Steve. I remember your family from First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Washington. where have the years gone? Such sweet memories of such a wonderful family.
Margretta Johnson
September 27, 2025
Ms. Alma was a sweet lady. She was the first person to welcome me into the neighborhood ,when I moved into the house beside her 4 years ago. It was a delight to get to know her. She will be missed. Prayers of comfort for her family.
Louise Daniels
September 27, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family
Melissa Boyette
September 27, 2025
She will be missed! I loved her! She was the best!
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Mike and Carolyn Asby
September 26, 2025
Mike and I were Alma and Cliff's neighbor's on 11th Street back in the 70s. We could not of picked a nicer, sweet neighbor than Alma. Our condolences to the family.
Frances Sheppard
September 26, 2025
Sending prayers fir comfort
Sidney Woolard
September 26, 2025
Ms alma was a sweet lady. She was our treasurer of the resident counsel at the nursing home. She kept things going smooth. She will be missed.
Ada Evans
September 26, 2025
Ms. Alma, you will be truly missed. Rest In Peace.
Debbie Wood
September 26, 2025
Ms. Barnes was a wonderful lady. I pray that God watches over her family and friends.
Fonda Gautier
September 26, 2025
Heaven has gained a sweet, sweet angel.
Thoughts and prayers of comfort for the families.
Lavern Hayden
September 26, 2025
My family and I use to attend church with her. She was always a sweet reflection of God’s love. Her and her husband helped me find a job once and she would watch our children from time to time.
Judith Paulhus
September 26, 2025
Sending you love and hugs Suzanne,Blake, Ashlyn and Zoe
Precious White
September 25, 2025
I was sweet Alma’s aid many of times , she was the sweetest, funniest, kindest person I knew. She always made my shift so much better . Praying for her sweet family.
Sandy Hedgepeth
September 25, 2025
Debbie and family my thoughts and prayers to you all.
Brenda Doss
September 25, 2025
My condolences to the family. I met Mrs. Alma years ago. She was always such a sweet lady. Rest in peace, beautiful lady.
Sherry & Harley Gravely
September 25, 2025
Mrs. Alma was such a sweet lady! Thoughts and prayers for your family!
Kathy Butler
September 25, 2025
I met Mrs. Alma when I first went to work at Ridgewood several years ago. She was always kind and caring...concerned for everyone she came in contact with. I will miss my visits with her when I'm in the building. She is now with Jesus.
ROGER GRANT
September 25, 2025
TO MY BELOVED AUNT ALMA,LOVE YOU AND REST IN PEACE, ROGER AND TRUDY GRANT
Judy Matkins Waddell
September 25, 2025
To all of Mrs. Barnes family by deepest condolences. She was a very kind lady. I knew her through my aunt Ruby Matkins. Even though it has been many years since I have seen her, I remember her kindness shown to me when I would see her at my aunt's. I don't think Aunt Ruby or anyone else could have had a better friend then Mrs. Barnes. Praying God's comfort for all.
Lou ann Bennett
September 25, 2025
Mrs.Alma was a very sweet lady..I worked with her at her home daycare
Judy Beacham
September 25, 2025
My sympathies to you Debbie, and to all of Ms. Alma's family
Rhonda M Spencer
September 25, 2025
Mrs. Alma was a very kind person who I enjoyed visiting with.
Teresa Mobley
September 24, 2025
Ms.Alma was a very special lady and friend which I helped at her nursery until I had to stop to have our baby william. Her and mr Cliff loved children.
Terry Tyson
September 24, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I know your loss in losing your Mom, she was a wonderful woman.
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