Ida Barnes

Ida Lue Barnes “Ma” September 4, 1922 A Blessed Angel Arrived – April 1, 2007 A Blessed Angel went home. A loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother has returned to her heavenly home as a result of a long time illness. She was a devoted member until her illness of the True Vine Missionary Baptist Church. She was a devoted member of the Mother’s Board. She was also a devoted member of the Missionary Society and the Hospitality Committee. She had a love of serving others; she was a lover of flowers and birds as a mother. She was devoted to her children and her grandchildren. She was always their to lend a helping hand and to console others. Her motto was to” keep your head up high, nothing can be so bad.” Mumma had many hobbies. She loved her jewelry and many times made her own, as well as tending to her plants and flowers. Momma was a lover of Jesus Christ, her Lord and personal savior. He decided she had given enough, so he decided to call her home, Sunday April 1, 2007 at her home of 65 years with the help of her loving daughters. Mumma was born to the union of Bill and Elsie Watkins. They both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a loving son Robert L. Barnes, a baby daughter Mary Ann Barnes, three brothers Eugene, Floyd and Bill Watkins, sister Pearl and her husband Eddie Barnes. She leaves to cherish her precious memories her children Edward Barnes, Ida Ruth Taylor, Ralph Barnes, Margaret (Terry) Kloesen, Phyllis Barnes, Brenda ( Quillie Myron) Colbert, her loving dog Princess all of Toledo, 3 sisters of Atlanta, GA Johnny Lee Bronner, Maude Watkins and Gracie Peters, 18 grandchildren and 24 loving great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends, a special grandson Philip Williams who was always there for her. Mumma was born in Atlanta Georgia and attended school there. Upon her arrival in Toledo Ohio she held various positions. She was very well liked in her community and participated in her Block Watch. She accepted the Lord at an early age in Atlanta Georgia and stayed with the Lord until her passing. She taught her children to love everybody and to treat people the way you want to be treated. She will lie in state Friday at the Dale-Riggs Funeral Home, Inc.located at 572 Nebraska Ave from 4 – 6 p.m., wake services will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the True Vine Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Melvin L. Barnes is the pastor, as well as officiate, Rev. Willie L. Perryman will deliver the eulogy. Special thanks goes out to Dr. Ronald Wainz, Dr. Hussein, Dr. Kaji, nurse: Tonya, Jessica, Marsha and Rose of Hospice of Northwest Ohio, also Julie and the staff of First Choice. Caregivers mentioned not only gave of themselves they provided compassionate care and gave of themselves not only to comfort our dear mother but our family as well.