Mary Ellen Barcus' Obituary
Mary Ellen Barcus, 91, passed away May 12, 2013, surrounded by her family. She was born August 1, 1921 in Memphis, TN. She attended Sacred Heart School, St. Agnes School, and the University of Memphis. She attended St. Ann Catholic Church, Bartlett, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Jack Barcus, parents, Clara and Leroy McHenry, and brother, Claud McHenry. She is survived by daughter, Mary Lynn Helms (Trey); son, Donald Jack Barcus (Kay); four grandchildren, Jodi Johnson (Alan), Jamie Thompson (Mike), Debbie Arrington (David), and Jason Helms; and six great-grand-children, Alex and Andrew Thompson, Gabe and Emma Johnson, and Sam and Evie Arrington. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., with a Rosary at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 15 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 16 at St. Ann Catholic Church Chapel. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Flowers are welcome; however, any donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Memorial Park Funeral Home, “Behind the stone wall”, 901-767-8930. Condolences may be offered at www.MemorialParkOnline.comMemorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, (901)767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”.Location: Fairlawn Arrow Color: Red
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