 BARNES, LOIS MAY ISRAEL of Las Cruces, NM, formerly of Silver City and Glenwood, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 20, 2013 surrounded by her beloved family. Anyone who met her experienced what a sweet and gentle person she was. Lois May was born on May 27, 1932, in Aztec, NM to Kirk Fiske Israel and Gino Inez Thurlo. She graduated from San Jon High School as the only graduating senior that year. Lois May often laughed about being the the valedictorian and the salutatorian. On September 28, 1972 she married her husband Marshall Barnes in Monticello, UT. Lois and Marshall ranched in the Glenwood area until they retired. After retirement they traveled extensively. Lois and Marshall visited every U.S. State except Hawaii and also traveled into Canada, Mexico and Central America. Aside from the Traveling, Lois and Marshall were not the typical retirees, they worked hard well into their later years with maintaining a large garden, chopping and hauling firewood to heat their home and as devoted church members. Lois May made many cherished quilts, enjoyed playing the piano at church, at home and loved to spend time with family and friends. She was a loving and nurturing mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to many. Lois May love to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She attended any and all activities she could from rodeos to school events and anything important to her family. Lois May was the proud mother of two sons, Earl and his wife Sylvia of Van Horn, TX and David and his wife Cindy of Socorro, NM. She was greatly loved and will be missed by her six grandchildren: Shelly LeSueur, K'Dawn Jackson, Brandon Baker, Shiloh Baker, Shannon Baker and Ty Baker. Lois May also doted on three great-grandchildren: Chazlin LeSueur, Madison Jackson, and Audie Baker. Mrs. Barnes was preceded in death by her brothers Robert Kirk and Jody Israel. Lois May will be laid to rest in Alma, NM beside her beloved husband Marshall Barnes. A visitation will be held from 8:30 to 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Getz Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 2:30 pm at the Baptist Church in Glenwood, NM with Pastor Doug Cowan. Lois May was a supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or other charity of your choice. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home and corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM, 526-2419. To sign our local online guest book go to www.getzCares.com.
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