Josephine Elizabeth Barnett Tierney

Josephine Elizabeth (Liz) Barnett Tierney, 87, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord April 30, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Michael Tierney; and two daughters, Peggy and Ann. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Tierney and her husband, Terry Martin; son, Michael J. Tierney and his wife, Sharon Tierney; four grandchildren, Kaylan and Matthew Martin, Jennifer Armstrong, and Ross Tierney; two great-grandchildren, Blake and Jason Armstrong; cousins, nieces and nephews; and a dear friend, Willie Mae Powell. Her remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Homes' Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Road, where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, and where a funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment 10 a.m. Monday at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1503 Santa Rosa Road, Richmond, Va. 23229.