Marilyn Anne Barnes, 84, of Litchfield, died on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
A private family grave side service will be held. Interment will be at Bethel Ridge Cemetery. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mrs. Barnes was born on Oct. 26, 1938, in Zanesville Township, a daughter of Harold (Pete) and Mildred (Engelman) Daggett. She married Donald L. Barnes on Feb. 17, 1957.
Mrs. Barnes attended grade school in Raymond, Moweaqua and at Hazel Green. She graduated from Carlinville High School, Class of ‘56. Mrs. Barnes enjoyed her classmates and loved their reunions and other get-togethers.
As life went on, Mrs. Barnes worked at various jobs while raising her family. When her kids were pretty much raised, she fulfilled a dream and began nursing school at Capitol Area Vocational where she graduated valedictorian of her class. Mrs. Barnes went on to become Director of Nursing for nursing homes in Virden and Walsenburg, CO.
Mrs. Barnes was very proud of her family and loved spending time with them. She also enjoyed gardening, cooking and traveling. After retirement, she and her husband sold their home and became full time RVers. They traveled the USA, truly enjoying all it had to offer. They were also camp hosts at Beaver Dam State Park, which she greatly enjoyed.
Mrs. Barnes is survived by her daughters, Sheryl (Carl) Slightom of Atwater and Ginger Barnes of Hillsboro; sons, Brett (Kristy) Barnes of Girard and Bart (Gaye) Barnes of Gisborne, Australia; sisters, Sharon Campbell and Susie (Leonard) Lott; brothers, Jon (Sue) and Kenny Daggett, all of Carlinville; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother, Jerry Lee Daggett.
Memorials are suggested to Bethel Ridge Cemetery and Girard Fire and Rescue. To sign the online register book, light a virtual candle or for more information, visit www.plummerfuneralservices.com.
