Berene Barnette's Obituary
Berene Barnette, 96, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 19 at Methodist Hospice Residence. Berene was born October 15, 1917 in Robbs, MS. She is preceded in death by her husband Roy Barnette of 53 years, brothers Maurice Thompson and Maston Thompson. She is survived by her daughter Stephanie Alvarado and grandson Scott Alvarado and his father Lew Alvarado, cousins Joel and Noel Turner, nephews Maurice Thompson and Billy Thompson and one niece Kay Anderson. She was an executive secretary with the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 1971. Mrs. Barnette was a devoted wife and mother with a wonderful soul who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The family will receive from 1:30 until service time at 2:30, Saturday November 23, at Memorial Park Funeral Home. A reception will follow at Memorial Park Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers please make donations to your favorite charity.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, (901)767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”.Location: Rosehill Arrow Color: White
What’s your fondest memory of Berene?
What’s a lesson you learned from Berene?
Share a story where Berene's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Berene you’ll never forget.
How did Berene make you smile?