Karen Sue “Susie” Barnes

Karen Sue “Susie” Barnes, 69, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, passed away suddenly on January 21, 2019.  Susie was born on December 22, 1949, to Melvin and Mary (Maples) Jones of Taney County.
She married Rodney Barnes on January 22, 1966.  The two of them looked forward to celebrating their 53rd wedding anniversary this year.  They had four children, Scott, Teresa, Dana, and Lori.  Together, Rodney and Susie spent much of their time running a successful dairy farm in Miller, Missouri.
Susie actively attended James River Assembly.  She will be fondly remembered for her exquisite cooking skills, genuine concern for others, infectious laugh, and an unwavering love for the Lord.  Susie also had quite the competitive spirit, especially while on family hunting trips.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Mary Jones and brother Melvin Jones Jr.
Susie is survived by her husband Rodney Barnes; children, Scott Barnes (Heather) of Miller, Teresa Goodman (Daryl) of Bois D’Arc, Dana Weldy (Ronnie), and Lori Hicks (Steve) of Mt. Vernon; grandchildren, Lindsay Wells (Dustin), Ashton Botts (Brent), Stephanie Barnes, Derrick Goodman, Randal Barnes, Danielle Goodman, Auston Weldy (Logan), Morgan Plummer (Corey), Robert Barnes, Makayla Jack (Jordan), Colton Hicks, Caitlin Hicks, Saydie Barnes, Audrey Barnes, and Lexie Weldy; great-grandchildren, Keagan, Khloe, and Kipton Botts; siblings, Doug Jones, Sandy Burk (Gary), Sally Foulk (Edward), Tim Jones, and sister-in-laws Linda Jones and Liz Jones.
A funeral service under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon was held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 25, 2019, at the Church in Action in Mt. Vernon.  Burial followed at the Summit Cemetery northeast of Mt. Vernon.  Visitation was held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2019, in the funeral home chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Emergency Services for Children in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome.com.