MARY ETTA MAE SWAFFORD BARNES  

West Union, SC — Mary Etta Mae Swafford Barnes, 72, wife of Winfred Lamar Barnes, of West Union, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at her home.

 

Mrs. Barnes was the daughter of the late Vaughn and Faye Holden Shook. She retired from Nason and attended Fairview Church of God.

 

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Barnes is survived by her son: Richard Swafford of Walhalla; step-son: Quincey Barnes of Walhalla; step-daughter: Lindy Davis of West Union; brother: Charles Shook of Anderson; sisters: Diane Shook of West Union and Sharon Hernandez of Anderson; and grandchildren: Daniel, Benjamin, Hailey, Heather Davis, and Cody Swafford.

 

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Barnes was preceded in death by her brothers: Dee Shook and Kenneth Shook; and sister: Jodi Shook.

 

The family will hold a graveside service at 3:00 PM on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Fairview Church of God.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mary Barnes Memorial Fund at PO Box 462, Walhalla, SC 29691.

 

The family is at their respective homes. Davenport Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.