Thelma D. Barnes

Thelma D. Barnes, the daughter of Elsie (Shigley) and John Figgins, was born July 12, 1934 at Red Cloud, Nebraska. She left this world on Sunday, March 9, 2008 after a long battle of declining health at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings, Nebraska at the age of 73 years, 7 months and 27 days.

She lived most of her life in the Red Cloud community. On November 24, 1950 she was united in marriage with Ralph Eugene "Gene" Barnes at Red Cloud. This union was blessed with six children, Chi, Debra, Wayne, Cindy, Tammy and Melanie.

Thelma's many interests and activities included working for the Willa Cather Foundation for years, sewing, crocheting, embroidery work and various crafts. Her greatest love and enthusiasm in life was for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always cherished the time they spent together.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband Gene on February 8, 1994; a daughter Deborah Kay; a son Wayne Eugene; a grandson, Rodney Jr.; and two sisters, Cleo May and Kay Cover.

Left to treasure her memory are her children: Chi and husband Bernie VonSeggern; Cindy and husband Rodney Watson; Tammy and husband Burdel Reiman; and Mel and husband Scott Dunning; her grandchildren: Shannon and Aaron; Kim and Jerry; Michelle and Brendon; Mandy and Eric; Jarrod and Whitney; Zeb and Haily; Sam; Seth; Bryce; Michael; Jamie; Lacy; Dawn; Mike; Angie and Jessie; and 11 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and her many friends.

Funeral services were held 2;00 p.m., Wednesday, march 12, 2008 from the Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Red Cloud with Rev. Jim Wagner officiating. The taped selections were "When I Get To Where I'm Going," "I Hope you Dance" and "Go Rest High On The Mountain." Barbara Sprague was the organist. The casketbearers were Zeb Webber, Sam Webber, Seth Webber, Bryce Webber, Jarrod Watson and Michael Reiman. The honorary casketbearers were all of Thelma's grandchildren. Interment was in the Red Cloud Cemetery.

Williams Funeral Home
241 West Fourth Avenue
Red Cloud, Nebraska 68970

402-746-2500