Doris Jean Barnes, 77, of Beaumont, took her last breath on earth and her first breath in heaven on Monday, June 22, 2009. She was born September 1, 1931, in Athens, Alabama to Lettie Ophelia Callahan and Lehman Evans.
Doris worked at Sears in the catalog department for twenty some years where she was often cited for her kindness and willingness to help her customers.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of forty-eight years, Martin Barnes; daughter, Tammy Barnes Odle and her husband John E. Odle; son, David Lacer and his wife Lucille; her grandson, Donny Lacer and five other grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.. Also left to cherish her memory are Sharon Barnes of Prescott, Arizona, and Doug Barnes of Dallas; and her one surviving sister, Mildred Bohannon of Lexington, Kentucky.
Her funeral service will be 9:00 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2009, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with entombment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. A gathering of her family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Broussard’s.
The family, including Peaches, and Holly, wish to thank the loving caretakers at Calder Woods for their dedication, and affectionate care to Mrs. Barnes.
In lieu of flowers, we would ask that you make a donation to Alzheimer’s Association, 700 North Street, Suite M, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or you may call 409-833-1613.
Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint.
