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Shirley Barnett Obituary
Olive Branch, MS
Shirley K. Barnett, 76, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Gerald Barnett; daughter, Ginger Barnett; and her parents, Dale and Mildred Kendall. She is survived by her son, Steve Barnett (Julie); grandchildren: Lauren Barnett, Christen Mallett (Chase), Jeremy Howard, Braden Howard, and Hannah Howard; three brothers: Larry Kendall (Joyce), Ed Kendall, and Ray Kendall (Pat); and son-in-law Jerry Howard. Ms. Barnett was a teacher with DeSoto County Schools for 32 years. She was a member at Longview Heights Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday February 19, 2016 with a funeral service Saturday morning at 11 a.m. All services and interment will be held at Forest Hill, South on Holmes Rd.
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Sue Kimbrell Honeycutt
February 27, 2016
On behalf of myself and the Booneville High School Class of 1957, please accept our heartfelt sympathy in your loss. Shirley was a dear friend and fellow classmate. We will certainly miss her. She was always present ar our class reunions. We pray that God will be the Great Comforter to each of you, her family.
Erma Hudson
February 26, 2016
Steve, Gay and I are so sorry to hear today that your mom passed last week. We loved her so much and pray God will comfort and strengthen you and your family.
Julie Barnett
February 20, 2016
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February 20, 2016
Mrs. Barnett was my favorite teacher many years ago at Hope Sullivan Elementary. Prayers to her family.
February 19, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Because we care, our heartfelt thoughts go out to you today with more concern and sympathy than we could ever say. We hope the special love this brings will help to see you through, and that time will bring you brighter days, because we care for you. Proverbs 17:17
February 19, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences to the family and friends.
Ben and Pat Yarber
February 19, 2016
Steve, I am so very sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I knew your parents when we lived in Southaven and you were a wee tike! I used to babysit you while your Mom worked on her degree at Memphis State. May God comfort you through these next few weeks. Ben and Pat Yarber
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