Elnora

Barnes

With grateful hearts, we reverently announce the earthly transition of Mother Elnora Barnes on January 5, 2024 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family..  Born March 3, 1941 to Lewis S. and Nora A. Barnes, she was 82 years of age and a native of Port St. Joe, Florida.

Elnora was reared in Gulf County and was a graduate of George Washington High School, class of 1958. She moved to New York upon completion of high school and resided there for over 50 years.  While in New York, she was employed with the Mt. Sinai Hospital where she served as a Nursing Assistant.

Later in life, Elnora would relocate to Georgia to reside with her son, after the passing of her only daughter, Michelle Overton. In the later years of her life she would transition to the care of her loving niece, La'Takka, who took amazing care of her in the her final days.   Ms. Barnes worked as a nursing assistant, loved visiting the casino and cooking.

She leaves to cherish her memories, a son: Clayton (Jacqueline) Barnes;  six grandchildren: Princess Fortson, Christopher Lewis (Alma) Barnes, Brandon M. Barnes, Tiffany Richards, Bryan C. Barnes, and Briana E. Barnes; eleven great-grandchildren: Chynna Roy, Tyrell Baltimore, Brandon I. Barnes, Jordan A. Brown, Danielle N. Barnes, Amelia Barnes, Bryce C. Barnes, Alexys DuLac, Jamari Carroll, Laniya Richards, and Abeeku "AJ" Richards; two sisters: Dorothy (Isaac) Thomas and Helen Hamilton; a special friend: Ann Gibson, two special nieces: LaTakka Barnes and Felicia Gibson Jaycox and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, and  two brothers: Lewis Samuel Barnes, Jr. and David Lee Barnes.