Frances B. Barnett, age 81, of Strafford, MO, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016 in her home. She was born October 16, 1934, in Springfield, MO to Lester and Eursie (Wheeler) Collins. She was a retired cook from the Springfield Public School System. She enjoyed her time with her family, going to the lake and her flowers. She was a wondeful wife, mother, grandmother and mother-in-law.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her son; Marvin Randy Barnett. She is survived by her husband; Earl Barnett Jr. her children; Sherry Nelson and her husband Bill, Terry Lee Barnett, and Saundra Ann Appleby, and her husband Joe, 6-grandchildren and 6-great-grandchildren, her 3 brothers; Virgil Collins, Bruce Collins and his wife Linda, Bobby Collins and his wife: Joann, and her sister: Orzella Ward and her husband Bill.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO with Rev. J.R. Gann officiating. Burial will be held in White Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home