Roselena Charlotte Barnes

August 11, 1943 - June 20, 2017

Roselena Charlotte Barnes, age 73, of Gravois Mills, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at the Laurie Care Center. She was born August 11, 1943, in Lindsey, California. On July 13, 1959, in Independence, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Jerry B. Barnes, who preceded her in death on January 15, 1986. Roselena was raised in California and lived for a time in Arkansas before relocating to Independence, Missouri. In the early 1970’s, she moved to the Lake of the Ozarks. She was a licensed practical nurse and worked at several nursing homes including Laurie Care Center and retired from Osage Beach Rehabilitation and Care Center. In her spare time, she enjoyed Facebook, watching church services on television and listening to the BOTT Radio Network. She was a dedicated and faithful member of The Door in Laurie. Survivors include three daughters, Jerri Barnes of Kansas City, Missouri, Sherri Barnes of Gravois Mills, Missouri and Debra Barnes-Alvarez and husband Kenneth of New Orleans, Louisiana; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Jo Ann Forbes of Sacramento, California and a host of many friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Harley Grossman. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 24, 2017, at The Door in Laurie. A private inurnment will be held in Garber Memorial Estates at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.