She was a retired nurses aid and homemaker and a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Monticello. She was also preceded in death by the father of her children, Harry Blue Barnett.
Survivors include her husband Jefferson Willis; three sons, Ritchey Barnett and wife, Paula of Monticello, Billy Barnett and wife Pam, of Monticello and Jerry Barnett and wife, Stacy of Crossett; one daughter, Debbie Walls of Monticello; one brother, William Lee Hogue of Dallas, TX; one sister, Shirley Kimbrell of Rison; twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; also her beloved pet dog, Baby Girl; also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at the home of Ritchey Barnett at 209 East Pope St., Monticello from 6:00-8:00 pm Friday night.
Condolences(4)
Bobby&MargaretGilliam
Shreveport, LA Wednesday, April 9, 2014 We are so sorry to read that Mary Ellen has gone andRemember so well Phill Hogue her brother. Mathew Hogue's Daughter and Son of Dallas Texas. My father and Mother always regarded them close. This sad news brought back so many memories and Our prayers are for all.
Bobby & Margaret Gilliam,.
Dolly Farmer
Monticello, AR Monday, April 7, 2014 Debbie, and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. May God be with you during this time. I know you all will miss her, but I believe God's plan was to stop her pain, so he took her home with him.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 5, 2014 Billy & Pam, I extend my sympathy to your family at the loss of your loved one. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.Meryl
Chapel Hill, NC Friday, April 4, 2014 The pain, the grief, and the feelings of helplessness can seem unbearable. At such times, we need to go to God’s Word for comfort. (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4) The Bible helps us to understand how God and Jesus feel about death. You see, God promises that the dead will live again. (Isaiah 26:19) They will be brought back to life. That is the hope of the resurrection. I'm very sorry for your lose. May God's words seek to comfort you and your family. Sincerely, Meryl