Mary “Evelyn” Barnes, age 89, of Sulligent, AL passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at The Meadows in Fulton, MS. Graveside services and burial will be held on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 3:00pm at Fairview Cemetery. Bro. Edward Puckett to officiate. Visitation will be held at Otts Funeral Home on Monday, November 9, 2020 from 1:30pm until 2:30pm.
Evelyn was born on October 6, 1931 in Lamar County, AL to the late Paul McLemore and the late Mary Jewel Garrison. She attended Sulligent schools. Evelyn previously worked at McCoy Manufacturing. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting, and playing Bingo.
Survived By:
Daughters: Doris Tucker (Huey), Sulligent, AL
Nancy Evans (Arnold), Guin, AL
Anita Chism (Steve), Smithville, MS
Debbie Collum, Tremont, MS
Brother: Butch McLemore (Bokie), Orlando, FL
Sisters: Eva Valentyne, Cottondale, AL
Jewelie Bohn (Ron), Ocala, FL
Sherry Craig (Keith), Olney, IL
Grandchildren: Amy Vandiver (Trent), Jonathan Jackson (Debra),
Tammy Gilpin (Barry), Jennifer Reed (Elic), Beverly Brock (Ronnie)
Great Grandchildren: Hagen Price, Madelyn Price, Brodix Vandiver,
Lauren Beasley, Kyla Hosch (Tyler), Shawn Gilpin, Tia Brock (Connor),
Whitney Brock, Laiken Reed, Callie Reed, Siera Reed
GG Grandchildren: Allison Hosch, Zoey Hosch, Cason Roberts,
Grayson Beasley, Jayden Price
Host of Special Nieces and Nephews
Preceded In Death By:
Parents: Paul and Mary Jewel McLemore
Husbands: Gaynor South, Shorty Egger, and Claudie Barnes
Daughter: Kathy Welch
Sons: Eugene South, Larry South, and Marvin South
Brothers: Buster McLemore, Alton McLemore, and Frankie McLemore
Sister: Pauline Ross
