Lili Barnes

I was unaware that she had passed. I was just speaking about her recently.. It was so nice to have a teacher of color and one so engaged in her profession. I remember for music class we could bring a record to school and we would sometime during class play it and dance. That was so much fun. My parents owned a record store and she was so excited about that. One day I brought what I thought was a popular record, but I brought the wrong one. The class was moaning and groaning and what did Miss...

I will never forget Lili's smile or her laugh, that voice (heavenly!), or her wicked sense of humor! She was unstoppable and accomplished so much, for so many, and enjoyed every minute. I was blessed to be her friend since high school and I'm grateful for all of the good times we shared over the years. I will always miss Lili but I carry her in my heart.

My Dearest Lili,
I miss you so much. What a huge vortex your transition has left. But I know I cry for myself & what I have lost. I know you are at peace. It is a peace close to the Lord you prayed to & one you deserve. I hope to be so blessed.
Thank you for my sorority Philalethean, where women made me a sister when I could not define the word or concept. Thanks for the many years of friendship.
Cheryl McMahan

I am missing my dear sister-friend Lili B. (I always called her that and she called me Greta J.) . We have been a constant in one another's lives for over 46 years from our college days at Heidelberg College, to the blessing of Garrett in her life, to the joy that Tim brought to her life, and so many other life events. I am going to miss our crazy, loopy, raucous, honest "we're gonna solve the problems of the world" conversations and phone visits, the last of which was November 27, 2020.

I am missing my dear sister-friend Lili B. (I always called her that and she called me Greta J.) . We have been a constant in one another's lives for over 46 years from our college days at Heidelberg College, to the blessing of Garrett in her life, to the joy that Tim brought to her life, and so many other life events. I am going to miss our crazy, loopy, raucous, honest "we're gonna solve the problems of the world" conversations and phone visits, the last of which was November 27, 2020.

All of us who were fortunate to know Lili were blessed with her humor and friendship, kindness and empathy. Lili was larger than life! She accomplished so much and touched so many lives. Her heart knew no bounds. I will never forget our times together or her beautiful spirit. And when I need a sense of peace, all I need to do is recall her incredible voice singing Amazing Grace. May God comfort all who loved her and know she will sing with the angels for eternity.

I am at a total loss..I just spoke to her not that long ago, my heart is heavy for her families loss :( I pray for her family

Lili was one of my oldest friends. She was a force and will be truly missed by all she has touched worldwide.