Journal News; Hamilton OH; 2014-5-14


BARNES, Elsie L. age 80, went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2014 at her
home in Hamilton, Ohio. She was born on July 25, 1933 in Hamilton, Ohio to
the late William and Retha Lakes. Elsie was a top Avon representative for
over 40 years, she also is in the Avon Hall of Fame in New York City and
continued to sell up until she fell ill six months ago. Elsie was family
oriented and loved spending her days with her friends and family. She was a
member of Tri-County Assembly Church where she served faithfully in their
food pantry. Elsie was married to Howard E. Barnes who preceded her in
death on October 29, 2009. Elsie is survived by her son Brian E. Barnes;
granddaughter Meghan Barnes; brother Ronnie (Barb) Lakes; and special
friends Verla (Jason) Bell, Kaitlyn Bell, Courtney Bell, and Logan Bell.
Elsie is preceded in death by five brothers Harold Lakes, Paul Lakes,
Robert Lakes, Delbert Lakes, Kenneth Lakes; three sisters Onalee Cameron,
Lillian Johnson, Wanda Roberts. Visitation will be Thursday, May 15,
2014 at Ivey Funeral Home 2565 Princeton Rd. Fairfield Twp., Ohio from
11:00am-1:00pm with funeral service to follow at 1:00pm. Burial will be at
Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Harvest
Christian Fellowship Church 1245 Ross Ave Hamilton, Ohio 45013.