Lonie Mae Barnes

Lonie Mae Barnes, nee Earnest, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the golden age of 101. Beloved Wife of the late Elijah Barnes. Devoted Mother of Bertha M. Finley, Robert E. (Eyvonne) Barnes and the late Freddie Lee Barnes. Loving Daughter of the Jessie and the late Evie Earnest. Fond Grandmother of the late Sandra Finley, Rhonda Finley, Michael (Rebekah) Finley; Harriett (Terry) Morrison, Robert (Laura) Barnes Jr., Mariam Barnes, Victoria Marie Barnes and Rene (Raynard) Eddings. Great-Grandmother of Carl Pough, Antoine Finley, Ashley (John) Wicks, Anaia Finley, Mikah Finley, Mason Finley, Meiah Finley, Matthew (Taylor) Morrison, Monica Morrison, Robert Barnes III, Taylor Barnes, Tia Harris, Kendall Schmedes, Tyler Lawrence, Jacob Lawrence, Rheya Raychelle and Ryan Eddings. Fond Great-Great Grandmother of London Lockhart, Jayden Wicks, Ashton Wicks and Kaylen Wicks, Damari, Dayana, Xavier and Davon Harris. Dear Sister of the late Queen (Ester) Kent and the late Grace (the late Leroy) Leonard. Dear Aunt of many Nieces and Nephews. Lonie was lovingly cared for by Michelle Simms & Lashon Washington.

Family and Friends are to gather for the visitation and Funeral Service on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, Illinois 60162 (Located between Mannheim and Wolf Road). Visitation from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Chapel Service to be celebrated promptly at 11:00 A.M. Interment at Oakridge Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois. For additional information please call (708) 449-5300.

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