Almetia Barnes (Bolivar)'s Obituary
Almetia Jane Simmons Barnes, age 86, of Bolivar, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Mercy Hospital, in Springfield, Missouri.
Almetia was born January 29, 1932 in Sedalia, MO to Curtis and Rhua Simmons. On August 5, 1950, she was united in marriage to Grimes Barnes, and to this union 4 children were born; Richard Barnes, Randall Barnes (now deceased), Terri Barnes Moore and Melanie Barnes Cravens.
Almetia retired from Spelman Memorial Hospital in Smithville, Mo and moved to “The Farm” in Polk, MO. After the death of her husband of 55 years, she relocated to Bolivar, MO, where she began volunteering at the Bolivar Senior Center as well as Citizens Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Unit.
Almetia enjoyed planting flowers and vegetables. She loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed by all.
Almetia is survived by two daughters and one son, as well as 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren .
Memorial contributions can be made in Almetia's honor to the CMH Auxilary.
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