Vergie King Barnes, 91, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at Hampton Manor in Gaston.
Mrs. Barnes was born June 10, 1923 in Ebony, VA to the late Thomas G. Jones and Sally Laura Rooker Jones. She was a member of the Church of God in Roanoke Rapids. She loved cooking and loved her family and friends. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Barnes was preceded in death by husbands, Acie Barnes, Thomas King and Clifton T. Barnes; sister, Ada Burton and brothers, Macon Jones, Ladd Jones and Plum Jones.
Surviving are her sister Bernice Taylor of Ebony, VA; brothers, Herman Jones of LaCrosse, VA and Johnnie Jones; step-daughter, Mary Lou Barnes of Roanoke Rapids; step-grandson, Timothy Travelstead and step-granddaughter, Tammy Massengale. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephew.
The family will receive friends at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service, who is handling arrangements, Friday, February 13, 2015, from 7-8:30 pm. Graveside services will be held at Lake Gaston Christian Life Center Cemetery (Ebony Assembly of God), 1411 Robinson Ferry Rd, Ebony, VA 23845, Saturday, February 14, 2015, at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorial contributions be made to the Vergie King Barnes Memorial, 2035 Tillman Rd., LaCrosse, VA, 23950.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com