Margaret Barnes, 85
July 1, 1925 — May 28, 2011
Margaret Louise Barnes, 85, of Niles, passed away at Lakeland Hospital in Niles with her family by her side.
- Margaret Barnes, 85
Margaret was born on July 1, 1925 to the late Howard and Ida (Tucker) Orrick in Manchester, Tenn. She was the eldest of two growing up in the Orrick household.
After graduating from high school Margaret wed the love of her life, Lloyd Barnes, at a ceremony in Niles on Sept. 7, 1946. Together they had two wonderful children, Gale and Steven.
Margaret owned and operated Louisa’s Beauty Salon for 13 years. After she retired Margaret couldn’t sit idle, she worked as a clerk for J.C. Penney’s until her retirement 14 years later.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Margaret is survived by her husband of nearly 65 years, Lloyd; children Gale (Lawrence) Deitrich of Niles and Steven Barnes of Niles; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brother, James (Inez) Orrick of McMinnville, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made in Margaret’s memory to the Niles American Legion where she frequently attended with her husband.
In keeping with Margaret’s wishes the family has held a private family burial at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.
Condolences, photos and memories may be left for the family on our website at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com or on our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/BrownFuneralHomeNiles.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home of Niles.
Niles Daily Star, Published online 6:26pm Monday, May 30, 2011