Theresa Ann Barnes

Theresa Ann Barnes, age 60, passed away Monday, August 11, 2014 at Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital, Greenfield, WI. Theresa was born in Mayfield, KY, October 1, 1953, daughter of Celestine (Nee: Blythe) and RV Oliver.

Theresa was attended Julian Thomas Elementary School, William Horlick High School, and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Contra Costa College in Concord, CA. She was employed as an advocate for many years for battered women and abused children. Theresa was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed.

Survivors include her daughter, Dashinda McGriff; her stepson, Deante Barnes; her grandchildren, Rashaun, Destiney, Precious, and Asia; her great-grandchildren, Calii and Kyisha; her mother and stepfather, Celestine (Frank) Johnson; other relatives and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her father, RV Oliver and by her adopted father, Julian Thomas.

A Memorial Service will be held Monday, August 18, 2014, 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1120 Grand Avenue, with Bishop LL Kirby officiating. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Monday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at 11:00 A.M.