Edna Earle Barnard

Edna E. Barnard 1926-2015 Edna E. Barnard, 89 of Pensacola, FL passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015. She was born on May 10, 1926 in Ponce de Leon, FL to the late James A. and Dora M. Bishop. She graduated from Walton County High School. In 1943 she moved to Pensacola where she met the love of her life, Mike, and they married in 1946. She volunteered 16 years at the Mother Seton Guild of Sacred Heart Hospital and was a long-life member of the United Methodist Church. Edna spent her children’s formative years involved in their many activities including: Den Leader, Vice President of the Girl Scouts Council, and the P.T.A. President. She was affectionately known as “Miss B” for 18 years while working as a youth counselor for the Florida Juvenile Justice System where she retired. Some of the things Edna enjoyed most in her life were her church, gardening, crafts and staying in daily contact with her loved ones; cherishing her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Donald H. Barnard, and ten siblings. Edna leaves behind to cherish her memories her loving husband of 68 years, Stanley G. “Mike” Barnard, Sr.; four children, Linda (Charles) Flannigan, Susan (Larry) Hannah, Stanley G. “Stan” (Debbie) Barnard, Jr., and Kathy Holmes; six grandchildren, Barry (Evelyn) Flannigan, Melissa Bass (Don) Wilson, Kimberly Morgan (Ray) Jablonka, Lori Wilson (Tommy) Goodale, Jeremy (Kristin) Wilson and Brian (Dawn) Hannah; thirteen great grandchildren; three sisters, Wanda (Marty) Hinson, Ella V. (Ed) Barley and Queva (Raymond) Camp; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Edna’s family extends their sincere appreciation to Steve Bast, P.A., the staff of Dr. Gotthelf, Homestead Village, and Covenant Hospice at West Florida Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South. Burial will take place in Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends at 11:00 a.m. prior to services. In lieu of flowers the family request the memorial be made to the United Methodist Children’s Home, 3140 Zelda Ct., Montgomery, AL 36106, or the charity of your choice. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, FL is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com

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Edna Earle Barnard

May 10, 1926 - June 19, 2015