Bessie Mae Barnes

God saw you getting tired,
When a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped his arms around you,
and whispered, "come to me."

You didn't deserve what you went through,
So He gave you rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best

And when I saw you sleeping,
So peaceful and free from pain
I could not wish you back
To suffer that again.

Bessie Mae Barnes, born on September 20, 1943, to Robert and Allie Mae Magee in Wesson, Mississippi, passed away November 29, 2013. She was one of nine children. She was preceded in death by her parents, and 4 brothers, Excel, Cal Robert, Obbie Lee, Ollie B. She leaves to mourn one great niece Kalai whom she raised from birth, one sister Jessie Mae Magee - Locke (Donald), and three brothers Vester Lee (Ruth), Louis James and Lonnie Ray, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Bessie came to California in the early 60's and resided in Fontana, California at the time of her passing. Bessie spent 33 years working for the US Postal Service. After retirement, she worked for Etiwanda School district until early 2012. All that knew Bessie, can say she was genuinely a loving, kind, warm person who always put the needs of others before her own. While being treated for her illness, all the doctors and nurses came to love her. She will be missed by all that knew her. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Covina, California.

"I love you all dearly, Now don't shed a tear, I'm spending my Christmas with Jesus this year." Bessie Barnes