Virginia C. Barnes

Date of Death: January 21, 2011

Virginia C. Barnes, 79
Virginia “Ginny” Barnes of Lafayette died at 3:23 a.m., Jan. 21, 2011, at Clarian Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
She was born on Sept. 16, 1931, in Kouts, and was the daughter of the late Darrel and Catherine Pettet Dewey. She was raised on a farm in Jasper County and graduated from Rensselaer High School in 1949.
On March 24, 1951, she married John R. Barnes in Rensselaer, and he survives. While her husband served in the Air Force, they lived in Illinois, California, and New Mexico. In 1954 they moved to a farm in Benton County. She worked at State Bank of Remington for 10 years. She farmed with her husband for 49 years before retiring in 1998 and moving to Lafayette in 2004.
She was a member of Remington United Methodist Church, where she served on the board of trustees, and Grace United Methodist Church in Lafayette. She was also a member of Benton County Lamplighters Home-Ec Club and MB Club.
They spent the winters in Florida. She enjoyed fishing, flowers, shuffleboard, gardening, playing cards and cooking.
Surviving with her husband are a son, Rex of Remington, and a daughter, Lori Frauhiger (husband: Ken) of Lafayette
Also surviving are two grandchildren, Josh and Grace Frauhiger; and several loving nieces, nephews, and a brother- and sister-in-laws. She was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Van Meter, and three brothers Roy, Earl, and Floyd Dewey. Spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren were her passions.
Visitation will be held at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel on Monday, Jan. 24, 4-7 p.m. Memorial service at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Memorials may be made to The National Kidney Foundation of Indiana, 911 E. 86th St., Ste. 100 Indianapolis, IN 46240. www.soller-baker.com

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I love her like my own mother and you hope your kids grow up to like her is was one of the good ones in this world.

Lori,
We are truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family.
Samantha Laffoon & Family

So sorry to hear about Ginny, what a beautiful lady, John, mom and I are thinking of you and your family, my parents loved hanging out with you and dad sure loved you guys
our prayers and sympathy
Nancy & Edna

I am thinking of all of you today and know how you must miss Aunt Ginny already. She was such a wonderful aunt. She and Uncle John spoiled me and my sisters and made me feel like a princess. Staying with them on the farm was a trip to paradise and some of my most treasured childhood memories. Playing in the corn crib, swinging on the swing, croquet, ""picnics"" and baths with lots of bubbles, fancy soap and talcum powder truly made us feel special. Aunt Ginny was fun, patient, loving and a wonderful cook. I am so glad I saw her at Graham&s graduation in May and was able to visit with her. I will miss her. But I rejoice that she is in a better place and I will see her again. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Andria

To John and family,

Roger and I were so sorry to hear about Virginia&s passing. This is a sad time, but a celebration too. With being in Florida we can only send you our love and keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Marge & Roger

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. We attended the Remington Methodist Church with John and Virginia. Such nice people!

John, Rex and Lori,
Mom just told me about Virginia&s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. You&re in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Love Cindy and Blake Whitton

Virginia - we will miss you dearly. We loved visiting with you and John. Laughing and listening about you, John, and Jack growing old together. It was fun for me to hear about the stories of you all.

You are now in a much happier place for yourself, and without pain, and that darn medicine.

Just know that we love you and will miss you every day of our lives.

Love Jack and Bev

Dear Uncle John, Rex, Lori and family:

My heart goes out to you because I know how thoughtful and loving Aunt Ginny was to me and my sisters. We loved spending time on the farm with Uncle John and Aunt Ginny. I have so many wonderful memories of her, and the Dewey family get-to-gethers. You will miss her, she was a fabulous wife, mother, and grandmother to all of you, but the memories will last forever. I hope you feel consoled knowing that she no longer has to ""fight the fight"" and is in a peaceful place with our Lord going to and waiting to see her family and loved ones again someday. God Bless all of you and I know Aunt Ginny was blessed with a wonderful and fulfilling life with all of you. Love, Durena

Aunt Ginny was wonderful to us Dewey sisters. She made me feel like a special little princess when we stayed with her and Uncle John on the farm. I have the picture of myself, Andi, and Durena (dressed alike in our red bermuda shorts and ladybug shirts that Aunt Ginny dressed us in) on my piano. I will always remember our days on the farm and the fun we had, and I have forgiven the cat for not wanting to be my friend. (Aunt Ginny warned me about that cat.) She was such a good, kind, fun and caring Aunt. I was fortunate to have her as my Aunt. Peace and blessings to you all. Love from her niece, Nan

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