Margaret Isabell (Howell) Barnes, 73 of Malvern, Iowa, formerly of Omaha, Nebraska entered into eternal rest at her home in Malvern, Iowa on July 24, 2012. She was born Feb. 5, 1939 in Moulton, Iowa to Junior & Agnes (Mincks) Howell.
Margaret was united in marriage to David Barnes on July 12, 1970 in Malvern, Iowa. The couple resided in Omaha where Margaret became employed with St. Joseph Hospital as a Health Aid. She moved to Malvern after David passed away to be closer to her family. Margaret loved flower gardening, jewelry and getting together with her family. She was strong in her faith and watched televised church sermons every Sunday. Margaret loved life to the fullest and was a kind and generous person.
Preceding Margaret in death were her parents, husband, 4 brothers, 1 sister and 1 niece. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Ruby & husband Rex Millsap of Malvern, Iowa; brother, George E. Howell of California; sisters, Evelyn & husband Leonard Olson of Galesburg, Illinois; Marion Pitre of Cleveland, New York; niece, Mitzi & husband Jeff Fink of Silver City, Iowa; nephew, Tim & wife Norma Howell of Malvern, Iowa; several nieces, nephews, extended relatives and many friends.
A memorial fund has been established.
INTERMENT: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Rural Merrill, Iowa.
Visitation:Tuesday, July 24, 2012
7:00 PM
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Service:Friday, July 27, 2012
4:30 PM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534
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