Frances was retired from Burlington Industries after ten years of service and was an excellent homemaker always taking good care of her husband. She was awarded a plaque for never missing a day of work in ten years. She was a very hard worker and a wonderful wife, mother, grandma, sister and friend. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Frances also loved working in her yard and flower beds but one of her true passions was loving on her grandkids and great grandkids. Frances was a selfless woman who always tried to help others and put everyone before herself. She had a kind soul and a heart of gold. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Bo Hammock; and two sisters, Edith Kaiser and Betty Jo Cogar.
Frances is survived by her husband, Collins Barnett of Monticello; three sons, Kenneth Barnett, Floyd Barnett and Collins Ray Barnett all of Monticello; one granddaughter, Samantha Barnett Mir of Pine Bluff (Jorge); and one grandson, Kenneth Allen Barnett of Monticello; one brother, Harold Hammock of Livingston, TX; two sisters, Annie Jeanette Savage and Annie High both of Monticello; two great granddaughters, Payton Bailey and Jaci Mir; two great grandsons, Jordan Barnett and Carter Mir; two sisters-in-law, Rita Nelson and Linda Judkins; along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 23, 2022, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. You can sign Frances' guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com.
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Jeanette savage
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 18, 2022 Sister I just can’t believe it in my head that you are not here with us anymore but I know you are in a better place now up with daddy and Moma and all of them sister I know you are not in know more pain now it want me to long I feel in my heart I will be with you all soon I keep telling my kids and grandchildren you need to come and see me sister I know the pain that you was in it with you for only broke your heel I know you said something when I had my hip replacement it hurt so bad that I know you told me so many times that you just wished I would come take you all home well he did I know it’s beautiful up there call Collins every day checking on him for you like I promised you I would if you went before him Kenny Ray is taking care of her daddy now I know you would be proud of him for keeping the house clean like i’m going to buy a bench I have Kenny Ray to help me bring it out there so I can come out there sometimes and just sit and talk to you I go and talk to Bo sometimes when I can I sure miss all of y’all and I need to send him any more sister oh I love you you were little forever in my heart and I have my precious memories with you that no one can take away love your Baby Sister JeanetteSusan R Davis
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Prayers to the family. I enjoyed talking to her many times.Monica Crutchfield & James Wright
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Our prayers are with your family,God bless you all.🙏Judy Cornett
West Monroe, LA Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Wow I don't know what to say cuz I still can't believe that you are gone... I just hope that God gives Uncle Collins the strength that he needs to endure this big loss...Tell my gangsta granny that I said hello... You will be truly missed Aunt Helen.... Fly high and I will ALWAYS MISS AND LOVE YOU...Michelle elmore
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Uncle Collins my heart goes out to u I know aunt Helen was your life and you loved her with all your heart my prayers goes out to u that god gives u strength aunt Helen was an amazing person and was loved by so many still can’t believe she is gone I’m glad I took u guys up there to see her I got to see her to I will miss and love her dearly fly high with those angels aunt Helen will love and miss you alwaysLove always
Your niece
Michelle