Melissa Bannister Barnes, age 65, of Hillsboro, Alabama passed away on Saturday May 30, 2020. Melissa was born September 11, 1954. She loved God and her family fiercely and unconditionally. Melissa is survived by her husband of 46 years Gilbert Barnes, Daughters: Stephanie Barnes Benson, Brandi (Jaime) Bauer. Grandchildren: Christopher Chase Sapp, Thomas Clay Benson, Zachary Wilson, Tyler Wilson, Jayla Wilson Jordan (Lyric) Bauer, Noah Bauer, Cain Bauer. Great-Grandchildren: Mikyla Benson, Evan Benson Step-Mother: Shelby May. Brothers: Jeffrey Bannister, Dale Peoples, Quention (Emma) Peoples, Frankie Bannister. Sisters, Frances Smith, Jennifer Butler. Aunt: Ester Hebert Denham Springs, LA Visitation for Melissa will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2020 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Roselawn Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 12:00 PM at Roselawn Cemetery with Pastor James Glover Officiating. Melissa will be Laid to Rest at Roselawn Cemetery. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.roselawnfhandcemetery.com for the Barnes family. Pallbearers: Jaime Bauer, Rick McCurry, James Wilson, Jason Terry and Jordan Bauer.
