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1926 - 2009
 Laura E. Barnes at the of 83 was called home to be with her Lord on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at her home in Kerrville, Texas. She was born on November 09, 1926 in Anthony, Kanasa to Robert and Alice Salsberry of Waldron, Kansas. Laura attended grade school and high school in Harper County, Kansas. She graduated from high school with honors in 1944, then attended Friends University in the summer of 1944 on a scholarship and taught school that fall in a rural Harper County Kansas school. Laura attended Friends University again in the summer of 1945 and taught school that winter in Attica, Kansas. In the fall of 1946 she enrolled at Northwestern University at Alva, Oklahoma. She met Forrest at Alva and they were married in 1947. For the next few years they taught school in the winter and went to school in the summers. In 1951 they decided to go to school full-time to get their degrees. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in December 1951. Their daughter Roberta was born two months after she graduated. They moved to Wichita, Kansas, in 1952 when Forrest went to work for the U.S. Postal System. After their three children were born, she began teaching school again and taught in Sedgwick County and Wichita Public Schools until 1987 when she retired after 35 years in the teaching profession. She finished her Master of Arts degree from Wichita State University in 1962. They enjoyed RVing and spent summers in Colorado and the winters in south Texas after retiring. She especially loved fishing in Colorado. In 1990 they sold their home in Wichita and lived in as RV for a couple of yours before settling in Rio Robles Mobile Home Park where they lived from 1991 to the present.
Laura was saved by her profession of faith in Jesus' death on the cross for the forgiveness of her sins and the belief that He is the Son of God when she was in the sixth grade. When they moved to Kerrville, they joined First Baptist Church of Kerrville and have been faithful attendees since then. She especially has enjoyed and appreciated Paul McClung's lessons and the precious fellowship of fellow Christians in their Sunday School class. Besides her love of fishing, she enjoyed gardening, knitting and crocheting. Some of her special projects were making sweaters for Guidepost's sweaters for orphans, making dolls of yarn for children in the hospital, and lap Afghans for Edgewater Care Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, and 2 sisters Grace J Harrison and Ann Lawrence.
Laura is survived by her husband of 62 years Forrest Barnes of Kerrville, TX.; children Roberta M. Smith of Justin, TX., Ernest W. Barnes of Dallas, TX. and Ruth A. Wycoff of Rowlett, Tx; 3 granddaughters Christina Smith, Shandra Barnes and Alisha Barnes; brother Everett H. Salsberry; several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made in Laura Barnes' name to First Baptist Church of Kerrville Building fund (625 Washington St. Kerrville, Tx. 78028) or American Cancer Society.
Memorial services will be held at 10 am, Friday, November 27, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Kerrville with Pastor Harris officiating the services.
Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m., Monday, December 28, 2009 at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio Texas. |
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There are currently 5 condolences.
Clyde and Glenda Pugh
Wednesday November 25, 2009 at
4:31 PM
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Forrest and family, please accept our sincere condolences in the death of Laura. She was such a dear person, that was considered a dear friend, as well, and she will be missed and remembered in our hearts always.
Love,
Clyde and Glenda
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Russell Page
Wednesday November 25, 2009 at
11:09 AM
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Mrs. Laura will be missed. Her love for Jesus, her husband and our church will be something I always remember. Praise Jesus that we will see her again!
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Gene & Lea Ann Turner
lturner@pldi.net
Tuesday November 24, 2009 at
9:44 AM
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Our thoughts and prayers go with all of you as you journey through this difficult time. We know that your great faith in our Lord, God will carry you through it. We will be thinking of all of you on Friday and the days and weeks to come.
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Steve, Teresa, Madison & McKenzie Smith
Monday November 23, 2009 at
10:23 PM
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We're so sorry to hear of Laura's passing. Please find comfort in knowing she is now rejoicing with Our Heavenly Father, singing praises to Him & feeling no more pain. Laura may no longer be on this earth but her memory will live in your hearts forever.
In Loving Memory,
The Smith's
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James and Nancy Ervin
Monday November 23, 2009 at
12:36 PM
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Dear Forrest,
We are saddened to hear of your loss, but rejoice that Laura is with our Savior. We pray that you will know the presence and peace of God, even though your heart is sad. Laura was always a sweet encouragement to us. I know she was a blessing to so many people.
You are loved,
James and Nancy
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