Joyce Deloris Barnes' Obituary
Joyce Deloris Barnes, 84, of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014, at Tidewell Hospice House in Punta Gorda.
She was born March 19, 1930, in Flint, Mich., to Connie and Cecil Hester.
Joyce married John Barnes in Flint in 1967. She earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a master's degress from University of Michigan. Joyce taught elementary school in Flint before moving to Punta Gorda in 1970. She then taught at Sallie Jones Meadow Park elementary schools until she retired. She was an active member of Zeta Tau Alpha Soroity as well as Delta Kappa Gamma and Charlotte County Retired Educators Association where she served in many capacities, including president. Joyce enjoyed meeting many retired teachers and educators and worked hard for their scholorships to benefit local graduates. Joyce loved traveling and aslo enjoyed collecting miniatures from the Miniature Art Society of Florida. Her collection is being donated to the Punta Gorda Visual Arts Center in her name. She aslo donated her collection of books by her nephew, Robert Sabuda, to the Punta Gorda Library for the children of Punta Gorda to enjoy.
She is survived by four stepsons and their wives: Don (Aline) Barnes of Michigan, Edward (Pam) Barnes of Michigan, Robert (Wynona) Barnes of Michigan, and Larry (Peggy) Barnes of Colorado; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, John Barnes.
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