- Date Of Birth: January 29, 1921
- Date Of Death: June 10, 2010
- State: Idaho
Mirtie C. Barnes 89, of Caldwell, went to go dancing with the stars with her husband Roy on June 10, 2010, at her home with her loving family by her side.
She was born on January 29, 1921 in Carthage, Mississippi, along with her twin sister, Bertie, to Pink and Cora Quick.
She met her husband, George Roy Barnes, while he was stationed in Biloxi, MS. They were married on Nov. 9, 1944 in Jackson, MS. After they were married, they moved to Caldwell and started their family of 4 children.
Mirtie loved to bowl and was always taking care of other people. She loved her family and friends and all the family outings that they went on.
Mirtie was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary unit 35 for 41 years.
Mirtie was preceded in death by her husband Roy; her parents Pink and Cora Quick; her sisters Bertie, Katherine, Georgie and Odethal; her brothers James, Ollie, and Rayford and two baby sisters; her grandsons Roy Davidson and Robbie Clark; Several nieces and nephews, brother and sister in -laws and a daughter in-law.
Mirtie is survived by her four children: Shirley Barnes, Frank Barnes, Elsie White and Ruby Huitron, all of Caldwell; two brothers Jack Quick of Florence MS.
She was lovingly cared for in her home by her daughter Ruby for the last four years, and she did a wonderful job. The family appreciates her very much.
The family would also like to thank Dr. Griffin for the special care he gave her while she was in the hospital. Special thanks to XL Hospice for all the special love and care they gave to our mother, grandmother and our family at this time.
Momma, we love you very much and will miss you. We will always cherish the special moments and time we had together. Frank, Shirley, Ruby, and Elsie.
Grandma, great Grandma, and great great grandma, we will miss you. You will be in our hearts forever. Love, your grandchildren.
