Margaret E. Barnes

Margaret E. Barnes, 97, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016, at Brookdale Lexington. She was born October 3, 1918, at Lexington, Nebraska, to Earl and Bessie (Butler) Naffziger. She was a 1936 graduate of Lexington High School. Margaret married Thomas Barnes on May 1, 1940, at Lexington. He preceded her in death on May 13, 1969. When Tom was alive they owned and operated Nebraska Construction Company where Margaret did the books. She also did the bookkeeping for Andy’s Supper Club at Johnson Lake. Always active, Margaret was involved in the Tri-County Shrine Auxiliary, where she served as treasurer for 10 years, V.F.W. Auxiliary, Tri-County Hospital Auxiliary, and several bridge groups. Margaret loved listening to the local sports teams on the radio. She would often have two games going at one time. She enjoyed having a place at the lake, traveling, and going to Mac’s Creek Winery. She had a wonderful smile and sparkling personality. Margaret lived at Carriage House for several years, 27 years at Eastlawn Apartments, and had just moved to Brookdale Lexington in the past two weeks. Margaret was a member of LexChristian Church. She is survived by nephews and nieces; Richard (Ellen) Naffziger of Oregon, Bob (Maria) Naffziger of Florida, Jim (Debbie) Naffziger of Nevada, Kenneth Naffziger of Oregon, and Charles (Cindy) Naffziger of Oregon; nieces, Ellen Priel of Overton, Nebraska, Connie (Jim) Ockert of California, Pat Priel of Blair, Nebraska, and, Nancy (Scott) Rifenbark of Belize; also surviving are grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, extend family and many friends. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tom; two brothers, Darell and Glenn, sister, Norma Priel; nephew, Tom; and, niece, Janet. Graveside Services will be held Thursday, March 3, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington with Pastor Daniel Sauer officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 2, 2016, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to LexChristian Church or the Donor’s Choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.