MONTICELLO — Mavis Irene Worbington Barnes,

age 83 of the Green Hill community, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020, at the Belle View Nursing Home in Monticello. She was born on December 28, 1936, in Drew County, AR to the late Reverend Joe and Alpha Cruce Worbington.

She was a retired telephone operator with Burlington Industries, with 35 years of service. Mavis was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She was a member of Second Baptist Church for over 60 years where she was the organist for 45 years, and a member of the choir. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 60 years, William (Bill) Barnes; a son, Joe Ed Barnes; a daughter-in-law, Niki Barnes; and a sister, Judy Marcrum.

Survivors include one daughter, Karen Barnes of Springdale; one son, Richard Barnes (Kim) of Monticello; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Barnes of Monticello; one sister, Genella Henry of Monticello; one brother, Reverend Kenny Worbington (Kay) of Monticello; one grandson, Josh Barnes of Monticello; two granddaughters, Jade Beer (Jason) of El Dorado, and Jessica Storm (John) of Monroe, LA; five great grandchildren, Simon, Sydney, John Michael, Charlee, and Macee; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

A private family graveside service and burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery in Drew County on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 2 p.m., with Reverend Joe Chambers officiating. Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church, 1032 Old Warren Road, Monticello, Ark., 71655 or the Green Hill Cemetery Fund, c/o Travis Stephenson, 204 Green Hill Road, Wilmar, Ark., 71675.

The family wishes to give special thanks to her at home caregivers, Joyce King, Julia Deshazier and Keisha Rockett for the love and care they provided to her while at home. A special thanks also to all the staff at Belle View nursing home who provided excellent care and love to her during her time there.