Obituaries:  Ruth Lilley Barnett, Sabine Parish       B-653
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 16, 2003
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net


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Ruth Lilley Barnett (Photo)

  Ruth Lilley Barnett, 86, of Austin, Texas, and formerly of
Houston, Texas, went to be with Jesus on April 6, 2003, after a
graciously short illness of lymphatic cancer.

  She was born in Florien. As the middle child of 10 children,
Ruth was raised to work hard, laugh often, and love the Lord. She
dedicated her life to Christ at an early age, and has been a
faithful servant her entire life. She was a charter member of
Westbury Baptist Church in Houston, and a founder of its youth
ministry there. In Austin, she devotedly attended Great Hills
Baptist Church.

  Ruth loved music and singing. Two of her favorite hymns were
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness', and "It Is Well With My Soul", which
she would often sing in harmony with her family. Ruth had a
child-like spirit, and was fond of children. She always kept gum
in the kitchen drawer, and bingo prizes in the closet for the
grandchildren. She surrounded herself with flowers, plants,
trees, and water fountains, as she loved nature dearly. Ruth had
a romantic heart.

  Ruth Lilley Barnett is preceded in death by her loving husband,
John L. Barnett.

  Survivors include her two daughters, June Yost, and Jane Walton;
four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren; long time
friend and companion of the heart, Paul Glaab and his family.

  Funeral services were held April 10, at Memorial Chapel at
Cook-Walden Capital Parks Funeral Home, with Ruth's family
conducting the service in celebration of her life. Graveside
services were held at 1 p.m., April 11, in Florien.