Maxine Barnes

Maxine Wilemon Inman Barnes was born January 19, 1933 and she was born again April 22, 1958. Because of her accepting Christ, we have confidence knowing she reached her long awaited home on September 26, 2023 meeting Jesus face to face. Born to Dewey William and Maggie Brumley Wilemon, she was the middle child of 11 children. Even though times were tough, she had a deep love for her parents and siblings. Some of her fondest memories were from their childhood years. At age 16, she met John Stanley Inman one night in bustling downtown Booneville. This led to their marriage on August 19, 1950. They moved to Memphis to make their living and made many friends over the years. Other siblings followed them keeping the family close and tight knit. In 1953, they began a family welcoming their first born, Roger. Six years later, Cynthia was born and the family was complete. She considered her children the most precious and treasured earthly gift that God blessed her with. She was a loving full time stay at home momma. After 23 years in Memphis, they were ready to move back “home” to Booneville in 1973. Shortly after, Stanley became disabled. Never once complaining, she was the model care-taking wife. As they promised, they were parted by death Thanksgiving Day 1997. She was blessed with a second marriage to an old grade school friend Freddie Barnes. They had not seen each other since that time and were reintroduced at an informal gathering. Their 23 year marriage brought many good times and she loved and embraced his family. Again, as they promised, they were departed by her death. Maxine leaves behind her son Roger and his family, Cindi Burns and her family, and husband Freddie and his family. Those who preceded her in death, according to their testimonies, anxiously awaiting to greet her in heaven were her husband Stanley, siblings Aileen, Cecil, Elton, Clyde, Ronald, Bud, Paul, and a great grandson Hunter. Those she leaves and hopes to greet one day is husband Freddie and his family, her children and their families, and siblings Dewey, Donald, and Jean-reuniting her family once again. Graciously accepting to serve as pallbearers are Billy Barnes, Billy Brandon (BB) Barnes, Harmon Davis, Freddie Goff, Gary Gray, Len Howell, Glynn Mitchell, and Andrew Wilemon. Honorary pallbearers are Johnny and Steve Gardner and those who loved her as a “second mom”. In lieu of flowers, she wished that donations be made to children’s charities such as Shriners Children’s Hospital, Smile Train, Operation Smile, St. Jude or one of your choice.

Maxine Barnes

January 19, 1933 - September 26, 2023

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Maxine Barnes

January 19, 1933 - September 26, 2023

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