Mae Ruth Barnes

Mae Ruth Barnes obituary, Jackson, MS

Mae Ruth Barnes

Mae Barnes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. - Jackson on Feb. 23, 2026.
Mrs. Mae Ruth Hunter Barnes, 87, of Jackson, Mississippi, was born April 28, 1938, to Benjamin Franklin Hunter and Zellena Craft Hunter in Helena, Arkansas. She transitioned peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center.

Mrs. Mae was a devoted and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant who dedicated many years of service to caring for others. Her nurturing spirit, gentle touch, and kind heart made a lasting impact on the lives of the patients and families she served. She found joy in helping those in need and took great pride in her work.

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Services

Public Visitation

Feb
27

Westhaven Funeral Home Chapel

3580 Robinson Street

Jackson, MS 39209

9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Family & Friends Hour

Feb
27

Westhaven Funeral Home Chapel

3580 Robinson Street

Jackson, MS 39209

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Celebration Services

Feb
28

Mount Nebo Baptist Church

1245 Tunica Street

Jackson, MS 39209

11:00 AM
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Interment

Feb
28

Autumn Woods Memorial Gardens

4000 W. Northside Dr.

Jackson, Mississippi 39209

1:00 PM
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