Gerri Barnes

Gerri’s life began on December 3, 1962, in Ceres, CA. She was the daughter of James and Mary (Bilderback) Barnes. Gerri was a loving and kind soul, always smiling and making everyone around her feel good. She had worked for BARC when living in California helping with recycling, and Big Lakes Development Center in Kansas sorting pill bottles. Gerri had many friends from BARC and her bowling league. Gerri enjoyed her Special Olympics events, and it was a joy to watch her. She was fiercely loving and loyal. Gerri loved her nieces and nephews and told each of them they were her favorite when the others were not around. She was a human calendar and remembered every appointment and made sure everyone else did too. She was loved by the MCDS Maple Street House and her family so appreciated their care and love back. Gerri is survived by her sister Catherine (Darrell) Stinnett of Herington, and brother Glynn ( Lorrie) Barnes of Moccasin, CA; and nieces and nephews Raymond Long, Angela (Kevin) Hanson, Amanda ( Brad) Carlton, Chris Stinnett, Brandon Stinnett, Corey Stinnett, Alicia Stinnett, Joshua Stinnett, Alex Stinnett, Diana Sewelson,  Nicole Stopher, Dustin Clanton, and Tyler (Tory) Clanton; great nieces and nephews Lexi Cheek, Aiden Cheek, Noah Hanson, Aaron Hanson, Realynn Long, Michael Long, Hailey Long, Jordan (Kaitlin) Horn, Adam Sewelson, Elijah Gilley, Catherine Stinnett, Bri Stinnett, Ethan Stopher, Avery Stopher, Levi Harrell, Hazel Carlton,  Jameson Horn and Joseph Horn and cousin Greg Rachel. Gerri had moved to MCDS in McPherson where she passed away on Tuesday November 12, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents. A private gathering of family and friends is being planned for a later date. Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family. Memorial contributions in Gerri’s name may be directed to MCDS Maple St. House in care of the funeral home. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Gerri at www.yazelmeglifh.com.