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Bette Barnes Obituary
Greenville
Bette White Barnes, 83, wife of Glenn Barnes, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016.
Bette was born December 6, 1932 in Kansas City, MO. She was the daughter of the late Clarence M. White and Mabel O. White. After several moves including Pensacola, Charlotte, and Ridgewood, New Jersey, she and her family settled in Greenville in 1974.
Bette was born to be a nurturer and supporter of all God's children. She was a devoted and active member at Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church, a long-standing volunteer at the Greenville Little Theatre and Center Stage, and a valued participant with the Greenville Crisis Intervention Program. She was also an accomplished pianist and organist.
In addition to her husband of nearly 65 years, she is survived by two sons, Hal Barnes of Chesapeake, VA, and Todd Barnes of Santa Rosa, CA, along with 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
An open memorial service, followed by a receiving line, will be held Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 2:00pm at Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church, 207 Mitchell Rd, Greenville, SC 29615. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to MitchellRoad.org, which benefits Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church and the good works they do, or to Fisher House Foundation, 111 Rockville Pike #420, Rockville, MD 20850. This organization is best known for offering a network of comfort homes where military and veteran families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving medical care.
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Ruth Sarnella
December 13, 2016
Bette and Glenn were special and long time friends to me and my husband. I met Glenn when we were children and l met Bette when l was 20 yrs old and she introduced me to my future husband, Joe Sarnella. Glenn l pray for you and your lovely sons and their families that you will be blessed with the peace the Lord promised to us during our times of great need.
Glinda Stricklin
June 14, 2016
Expressing heartfelt sympathy and offering a prayer, that God above will comfort your family and ease the loss you bear. Bette was will always be in our hearts and remembered as a gracious and giving Person.
Glenda Bozeman
June 12, 2016
So missed!
Caroline McIntyre
June 12, 2016
Bette was a founding member of the Greenville Chautauqua Committee that for 17 years has brought History Alive in Greenville. She will be missed from our audience, but know that she is now on another Astonishing Journey.
Gerald Knutson
June 11, 2016
So sorry to hear about Bette. I know what it's like to lose your mate. I treasure the time we spent in your home
Jim & Judith Woodward
June 9, 2016
We were so sorry to learn of the death of Betty. Although we did not know her personally, we knew she was a special person. It was always. nice to be greeted by her smile whenever we saw her at church. She will. be missed.
Marilyn and Bill Hodges
June 8, 2016
To the Barnes Family: Our prayers and thoughts are with your family as you go through this difficult time.
June 8, 2016
Glenn,
Phyllis and I are sorry for your loss of Bette. We remember our trip to Florida from time to time. We are thinking of you. Take care.
Richmonds
Barbara Morgan
June 8, 2016
Glenn, Hal, Todd and families, I was so sorry to hear of Bette's passing. I have always admired her. You have such a great family. Love, Barbara Morgan
June 8, 2016
Glenn: What a great partner in life you had. She is now with the Lord and you have been blessed beyond measure by her love and concern for you and her many friends.Grace and I loved her as a true sister in the Lord's work. We will missed her but plan to see her later. Surely she will tap dance for us once again.
Lee and Grace
June 8, 2016
Dear Mr. Barnes, Hal and Todd,
I'm so very sorry to learn this news. Your Wife and Mother meant so very much to my parents. My memories of Bette are her energy, wit and devotion to God and her family. I am saying prayers for all of you. Love, Libbie(Raney) Couper
Columbia, Missouri
Michael
June 7, 2016
Glenn, we are praying for you at this time of great loss of your dear wife. Absent from the body but present with the Lord is our comfort. May the Lord give you grace.
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