Mattie Velma “Tince” Beavers Barnes Glover, age 97 of Dora, went home to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at sunrise. She was surrounded by her loved ones. Just as her family could begin to see the sun here on Earth, Tince was seeing the Son in Heaven. She was member of Sumiton First Assembly of God. She loved her family, friends, and her church. She was loved by so many and will be greatly missed. She left a legacy that will echo throughout time.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Arvil Lee Barnes; her second husband, Dalton Glover; children, James Barnes (Jimmie Grace), Richard Barnes, Kenneth Barnes, Rayburn Barnes, Lois Barnes Smith; parents, Will and Myrtle Beavers; siblings, Evelyn “Toots” Black Livley, Paul Beavers, Addie Plyler, and Juanita Matthews, and several other family members.
She is survived by her children, Patricia Smith (Charles), Harvey Barnes (Lou), Myra Wilkinson (Charles); daughters-in-law, Ann Barnes, Donna Barnes; siblings, Hazel Parker, Betty Jett, Jerald Dean Drummond Self, numerous grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, friends, and other relatives.
During her lifetime, Tince had a total of 201 grandchildren, which includes blood and step grandchildren. The total is all preceded and surviving grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, and 1 great great great grandchild.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Sumiton First Assembly of God at 2:00 pm. She will lie in state beginning at 1:00 pm Thursday. Rev. Jack Thorn will officiate. Burial will follow at Sellers Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday night from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the New Horizon Memorial Chapel.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of the nursing and technician staff with Affinity Hospice and a very special thank you to Jennifer Wilson, Shada Thomas, Stephanie Hollis Davenport, Tracy Caffey, Sarah Thornton, Jane Stillwell, and Tammie Dooley for your great love and wonderful care for Mrs. Glover and their entire family.
