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Marilyn Barnes Obituary
Marilyn was a devoted friend to many and she loved volunteering and being involved in her community. She was a member of the Ruidoso Greeters, the Lincoln County Garden Club, and First Christian Church of Ruidoso. She loved hiking, nature, and gourmet cooking. Marilyn was a huge animal lover and a faithful companion to her beloved pets.
She was a loving mother to Tiffany Short and Brandon Barnes, a loving grandmother to Addie Bleu Short, and a loving wife to her husband Bryan Barnes, who preceded her in death. Additional survivors include Melissa Johnson, Joey O'Dowd, Shelly Wisdom, Toni O'Dowd and Rosemary Mize. Memorial services pending. Memorial contributions can be made to the Lincoln County Humane Society.
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Steve Sims
September 7, 2020
Marilyn was a wonderful person whom I dated during our last 2 years of college. She had a great outgoing personality and was the president of the American Home Economics Association, a Dean'so List student, and graduated Phi Kappa Phi, the highest academic honorary at Texas Tech in 1970.
I am saddened by her early passing but gladdened in the belief that she is with her loved ones now.
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Jonnette Piercy
April 14, 2020
Marilyn, you always made our lives better by your thoughtfulness and fun. You were a wonderful friend, hostess, teacher, mother and grandmother. I am sending your family and friends prayers for comfort and peace during this difficult time.
April 14, 2020
To Tiffany and Addie Bleu,
My heart hurts today, as I'm sure yours does too. I have great memories of being with Marilyn. It's hard to believe she's gone. My deepest condolences and love to you.
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