Mary E.

Barnes

Mary E. Barnes, age 80, formerly of Harlingen, Texas, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021.
Mary was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She lived in Harlingen for 60 years before moving to North Texas to be near her beloved grandchildren.
Mary's hobbies included aerobics, bingo, bean bag baseball, art and baking. Her friends and family fondly remember her famous tamales and cinnamon rolls. She loved cheering on her favorite sports teams, The Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers.
Mary had a smile that would light up the room. Her friends and family were inspired by her positive outlook. Her relationship with Christ was strong and she relied on Him through thick and thin.
Preceded in death by her parents, Juanita and Damas Garza; her husband, Horace C. Barnes; and several brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her daughter, Leona Schale and her husband Landon; her grandchildren, Miles and Maeve Schale; her sister, Alicia Villareal; her sisters-in-law, numerous nephews, nieces and friends.
The family welcomes donations to Community Partners of Dallas as an expression of sympathy instead of flowers. www.cpdtx.org.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.
Chapel service will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 10:00 am at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Interment will follow at Restlawn Cemetery in La Feria.
Arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550. www.trinityfunerals.com.