Lucy Mae Barnes was born April 12, 1928 to Marshall and Lucille Hughes in Hodges, AR. She was the oldest of 10 children.

The family moved to the Grant Place when she was 15 years old. Lucy attended elementary school at Union Liberty Church where she was also a member of the church. She later joined Paradise Missionary Baptist Church and subsequently joined New Bethel Church where she remained a faithful member until she no longer was able to actively move around.

Lucy moved to St. Louis at the age of 16 and started working in a chicken factory. On a train ride back home to Arkansas from St. Louis she met the love of her life, James Barnes, Sr. They later married and were blessed with eight children. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Barnes, Sr. and three children, Wilford, James and Lois.

Lucy spent her life dedicating her time to raising children and working domestically as well at the Coca Cola factory. She has always been a quiet storm with an amazing smile and a firm hand.

Lucy's loving memory will be cherished by her children Mozell Barnes of Marianna, AR, Edgar Barnes of Omaha, NE, Patricia (Clarence) Smalley of Hot Springs, AR, Alice (Anthony) Rose of Forrest City, AR, Peggy Boone of Omaha, NE and a host of grand, great grand and great great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. She also leaves to cherish her memories her sisters, Annie (Tommy Lee) Harris, Clydie Avant, Marie Cannon, Gloria (William) Cox; and Dwight Fields; as well as her bonus sisters, Pearline (Eddie) Wilburn, Ora Stevens, Mildred Griggs, Carolyn (Richard) Rochelle and Melva Barnes. Lucy also leaves loving memories of a fond relationship with her caregiver, Clois Vaughn.