Nancy Sue Barnes, 90 of Centralia passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the Stuart House in Centralia.
Family and friends are invited to Sue's Life Celebration at 2:00 PM Saturday August 1, 2026, at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home in Centralia.
A visitation will be held from 12:00 PM until the time of the service at the funeral home on Saturday.
Sue was born on March 29, 1936, in Mexico the daughter of Loran F. and Gladys Ellen (Heinlen) Gibbs.
On April 9, 1960, Sue married Edward Barnes in Mexico, and he preceded her in death on March 30, 2018. They created a beautiful life together for 58 years, living most of those years on their family farm in Thompson before moving to Centralia upon retirement.
Sue is survived by her daughters, Teresa Barnes of Centralia, and Debbie Harper and husband Terry of Centralia; grandchildren, Austin Wells, Jackson Wells, Zane Harper and wife Brittney, Chase Harper and wife Laken; great-grandchildren, Abigail Sue Harper and Charlie Joe Harper.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Loran and Gladys Gibbs, her brother, Charles Gibbs in 1984, and her husband Edward Barnes in 2018.
Sue fondly talked of working at the radio station in Mexico as her first job. She then spent several years as a friendly face at both the Audrain County Collectors Office and Assessors Office. Her employment path then brought her to Hubble beginning in 1981 until retirement in 2001 after 20 years. She also took pride in being a volunteer at the voting polls as well as at Audrain Medical Center.
Sue was an exceptionally talented cook, and seamstress. She enjoyed working in the garden, playing cards, and dominos. Her greatest joy was her family; she truly loved and cherished her time spent with them. Sue always had a smile on her face.
Sue was a longtime member of the Liberty Christian Church in Thompson.
Memorial donations are suggested to the Liberty Christian Church or the Centralia Senior Center and may be sent in care of Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home, 104 S. Collier St. Centralia, MO 65240.
