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Barnes, Mary Hollis

Mary Hollis Barnes
December 31, 1958 – November 11, 2011

Mary Hollis Barnes, 52, of Raleigh and Lucama died Friday. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. De Wayne Eakes and Marci Rollins-Smart will officiate. Burial will be private in the Newsome Family Cemetery.

The family will receive friends 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Monday and 10 – 11 a.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway.

She was an archivist with the NC Department of Archives and History.

Mary is survived by her mother, Esther Barnes of Lucama; two brothers, Jonathan Barnes and wife, Brenda, and Neal Barnes and wife, Nancy, all of Lucama; a nephew, Chris Barnes and wife, Hillary of Lucama; a niece, Rebecca Barnes of Wilson; her uncle, Carey Barnes Sr. and wife, Anne of Weldon; and cousins, Carey Barnes Jr. of Weldon and Claude Barnes of Whitsett.

She was preceded in death by her father, Milton Barnes.

Honoring her request, Mary’s family asks that flowers be omitted.

Condolences may be directed to www.joyners.net.

Comments

#35 Deborah Zimmerman 2011-11-30 00:45

Thank you Mrs. Barnes for calling and letting me know of Mary's passing. It is truly a shock. Even though I hadn't talked to Mary for several years, she was often in my thoughts. I will cherish the memories of my college roomie at ECU and as a bridesmaid in my wedding. My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family.

#34 susan davis cleary 2011-11-29 16:03

My condolences to all of Mary's family.

#33 Joe Newberry 2011-11-17 14:54

I just learned this sad news; what a wonderful woman she was. Gone, but not forgotten. My sincere condolences.

#32 Barbara Cain 2011-11-16 04:23

My husband and I were truly shocked to hear this morning that Mary Hollis had died. We had not seen her for several months, but we knew her well before we retired from Archives and History. As her supervisor for many years, I had great respect for her judgment, her integrity, her thoroughness, and her professional knowledge. But she was also a colleague and friend--cheerful, upbeat, funny, always willing to help, and truly interested in the people she worked with and those she served. We were very sorry that we were unable to come to the service today. We send our deepest sympathies to her family and friends, whom she loved dearly.

#31 Diana Sanderson 2011-11-15 14:48

I am shocked and saddened to learn of Mary Hollis's death. I always looked forward to seeing her at our archivist meetings. She was a kind and lovely person. My deepest condolences to you, her family and close friends.

#30 Bill Brown 2011-11-15 13:52

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Mary was a true blessing to myself, my wife Cathy, and my children. I will truly miss her. May God bless and comfort family during this time.

#29 Richard Blanks 2011-11-15 13:39

My condolences to the entire Barnes family. Mary will indeed be missed at the State Archives.

#28 Sarah Downing 2011-11-15 00:06

My thoughts and prayers are with the Barnes family. Mary was a kind and dedicated colleague. In her gentle manner, she taught me much. We will all miss her.

#27 Donna Kelly 2011-11-14 22:35

Mary was a very special person to me, not only as a colleague, but as a friend. I worked with her at the State Archives for nearly 25 years. We started out together working on Saturdays and summers in the 1980s in the Search Room. We both graduated from the public history program at N.C. State University. In 1996 I moved to Historical Publications and she worked in the same building (Old Records Center) for awhile. In the last few years, she moved into a position with the Cemetery Survey, a modification of a job I had held many years earlier. She consulted me on the work I had done back in the 1980s and early 1990s and she improved upon it. Mary was always extremely meticulous in everything she did and she always had her way of doing things. I will truly miss a dear, dear person.

#26 David B. Chiswell 2011-11-14 22:22

Mary has been my supervisor for many years and I always felt appreciative of her archival profesionalism she showed whenever I had a difficult archival project that I needed help with. I will sorely miss her enthusiasm and respect she has shown to me and my fellow co-workers. I know Mary is in a very special place with her love ones who passed on before her. May God Bless her and her family.

#25 Betty Driver 2011-11-14 20:46

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Mary was a very special person. I worked with her for 25 years on Secretary of State Land Grants. She was a very special Friend to me. She will be missed by all at Dept Cultural Resources. May God bless you and your family.

#24 Boyd D. Cathey 2011-11-14 20:20

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and prayers. Mary was both a co-worker and a dear friend for well over twenty-five years. When I retired as Registrar for the North Carolina State Archives, she filled in my position. Her knowledge, experience, and always cheerful personality were her trademarks, even in the event of her difficult illness, which she supported with true Christian serenity. She will be missed, but not forgotten. Her legacy is a lifetime of true professionalism and many contributions to preserving the history of our state.

#23 andrea gabriel 2011-11-14 17:34

Mary exhibited both an exceptional talent for and dedication to the archives profession. The State Archives is a better place because of her excellent work and tenacious spirit. I will miss her bright smile, her sense of fun and humor, and her willingness to help all of us who sought her expertise. My deepest condolences to the Barnes family.

#22 Fran Tracy-Walls 2011-11-14 17:07

As a twenty-year colleague of Mary's, I feel a deep sense of sadness at the news of her passing. So I can only imagine what the Barnes family, particularly Esther, are going through. I am very sorry for the loss of your beloved child, sister, niece, aunt. At the State Archives Mary will be long remembered for her professionalism , dedication, and kindness, and much more. My heart and prayers will continue to go out to you all.

#21 Jerry & Edna Atkinso 2011-11-14 16:56

Our thoughts & prayers are with your family during this time of sadness. Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved one.

#20 Sarah Rice Scott 2011-11-14 16:46

My condolences to Mary's family. I worked with Mary at the State Archives. She was truly a brilliant and dedicated person - such a depth of knowledge she had.

#19 NC Archives 2011-11-14 16:02

Mary leaves behind a powerful legacy at the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources -- one of dedication, hard work, and unwaivering commitment to preserve the history of North Carolina, a state she loved dearly. The contributions she made during her 28 years of service were vast and will remain to benefit generations to come. Mary will be missed, but will live forever in the hearts and memories of the staff at the North Carolina State Archives.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Archives & Records
NC Dept of Cultural Resources
Raleigh, North Carolina

#18 Ginger Rush 2011-11-14 15:42

Mary will surely be missed by all her colleagues in the Archives and her friends throughout the Department of Cultural Resources. My sincere condolences are with you at this time.

#17 Kim Hayes 2011-11-14 15:40

To Mary's wonderful family -- you are all in my prayers and I am deeply sorry for your loss. Mary was a wonderful person who touched alot of people, and she will be missed.

#16 Dick Lankford 2011-11-14 15:34

I offer my sincerest condolences to Mary's family during this difficult time. Mary was a loyal friend, esteemed colleague, and dedicated Archivist for more than 28 years, and she will be greatly missed.

Sincerely,

Dick Lankford, State Archivist

#15 Gwynn Butterfield 2011-11-14 15:32

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Mary was one of the sweetest classmates and will be greatly missed.

#14 Ansley Wegner 2011-11-14 15:28

My thoughts are with Mary Hollis' family. I worked with her for about 17 years and grew to depend on her knowledge of the records in the archives. I actually have a paper that she wrote in graduate school on my desk right now. She will be missed.

#13 Mark Valsame 2011-11-14 15:00

Mary was my work supervisor for nearly five years. She was a very special lady, and it was a joy working with her. She was also a wonderful colleague and friend, as well as a distant cousin of mine through the Newsom family. We often enjoyed talking about our shared ancestry. I will miss her deeply. She will also be sorely missed at the State Archives. Her knowledge and professionalism were a true asset to our institution. My sincere sympathy and condolences to her family.

#12 Phyllis Ballance 2011-11-14 14:54

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very sad time. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one.

#11 Chandrea Burch 2011-11-14 14:43

My thoughts and prayers goes out to Mary's family. She was a nice person to work with and will surely miss her "smile" on the halls at DCR.

#10 Druscie Simpson 2011-11-14 14:41

Mary truly had the heart of the Archives within her and she will be greatly missed as a "go to" person whenever I needed to track something down. My prayers are that her family finds comfort in the coming days. Mary touched everyone at the Archives.

#9 Rebecca Paden 2011-11-14 14:39

Mary will be greatly missed at the State Archives. My deepest condolences.

#8 Vivian McDuffie 2011-11-14 14:31

My sincere condolences to the Barnes family. Mary was a very helpful member of the Department of Cultural Resources staff.

#7 Gwen Mays 2011-11-14 14:10

My deepest sympathies for your loss. Mary will be greatly missed at the Archives.

#6 LeRae Umfleet 2011-11-14 14:06

A very special person who was always happy to share a nugget of great information - Mary Hollis will be missed.

#5 Larry ODZAK 2011-11-14 13:53

To Mary's family :
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Mary. She is surely in a better place. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Larry Odzak
a colleague who was happy and honored to work with Mary over the past ten years.

#4 Fofy Rocha 2011-11-14 13:43

Please accept my sincere condolences, Mary will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to your family.

#3 Gina Fry 2011-11-14 13:30

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. Mary will be greatly missed.

#2 Tammy James 2011-11-14 12:58

My condolences to the family. We will miss Mary very much. She was a very speical person.

#1 Bill Garrett 2011-11-14 11:18

My thoughts and prayers to out to the entire family. Mary will be greatly missed here at the Dept of Cultural Resourses.

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