Helen Lois Barnes, age 79, of Gattman, MS passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at River Place Nursing Center in Amory, MS.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 12:00pm from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.  Bro. Kelvin Price to officiate.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home prior to the funeral service from 11:00am until 12:00pm.

Pallbearers: Tyler McDonald, Mark Cooper, John Casteel, Jacob Barnes, Jerry West, and Junior Woodham

Helen was born on November 5, 1941 in Gattman, MS to the late Mintie "Olan" Wilson and the late Mary Missouri Threadgill.  She previously worked as a seamstress for Glenn Enterprises.  Helen enjoyed reading and making potholders.

Survived By:

Husband: Ed Barnes, Gattman, MS

Son: Jason Barnes, Sulligent, AL

Daughter: Judy Cooper (Mark), Tuscaloosa, AL

Grandchildren: Emily Casteel (John), Tyler McDonald (Alix),

Sierra Barnes, and Jacob Barnes

Great Grandchildren: Lanie Kizziah and Bella McDonald

Preceded In Death By:

Parents: Olan and Mary Wilson

Brothers: Leon Wilson, Cordie Wilson, and Cleo Wilson

Sisters: Altie Hamontree and Clytie Gosa

Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at: www.ottsfuneralhome.net

Otts Funeral Home

Sulligent, AL, Directing