Gayle Patricia Barnes
Gayle Patricia Barnes, 82, of Bridge City, passed away on April 12, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 17, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Jim McClintock. A Rosary will begin prior to the mass at 9:30 a.m., at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on August 27, 1940, she was the daughter of Jessie Perea and Myra (Goldate) Perea. Gayle worked at Central Office Supply in Bridge City for many years. Gayle loved working in her yard and keeping her flower beds fresh. She enjoyed hosting a monthly BBQ for her family, which always included her famous “Jailhouse Rolls” Gayle also enjoyed sewing and quilting in her free time. She loved the Christmas season and what it meant to her and her family. Gayle was a wonderful Wife, Mother, and friend who cherished her family very much and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents Myra and Jessie Perea; son Mark Barnes; and brothers, Mike and Ronnie Perea.
She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Gene Barnes; brothers, Pete Perea and wife Evelyn of Kansas, Brue Perea and wife Janice of Livingston, and Darrell Perea and wife Linda of Groves; children, David Barnes and wife Rhonda, Debbie Longmire and husband Doug, and Jason Barnes; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Chris Barnes and wife Brittnee and their kids Liam, Charlotte; Andrew Barnes and wife Haley and their kids Evelyn and Annie; Aaron Barnes; Amanda Cook and husband Cameron and their kids Leanna and Cynthia; Jennifer Macha and husband Jeremy and their kids Abigail and Madilynn; Brandon Longmire and wife Alyssa and their kids Sophia and Jase; Sean Longmire and wife Ciara and their kid Sophia; Sheera Barns and daughter Teagan; Josh Barnes and son Leonardo; Joey Barnes and son Jayson; Allie Barnes, and Trey Barnes; as well as numerous other loving family and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Brandon Longmire, Sean Longmire, Chris Barnes, Andrew Barnes, Aaron Barnes, and Jeremy Macha. Honorary pallbearers are Josh Barnes and Joey Barnes.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Mary Catholic School in Orange.
Condolences
Debbie Longmire
April 16, 2023
Mom was just like her Mother devoted wife mom sister family and friend. She always spoke her mind you knew where she stood like it or not. She believed in God as her strength Towards the end she would fall asleep holding her cross and Rosary. As I held her hand I. Talked to her in her final moments I promised I would be there for dad and Jason I told her she will have a beautiful reunion with her family and friends with her mom and mark opening the gate for her. I can only imagine what a beautiful morning it will be up above. My heart is truly broke but at peace for her glory.
Winsteads
April 15, 2023
Barnes Family, Our best friends and neighbors you are loved and Gayle will dearly be missed. Prayers for comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Anonymous
April 14, 2023
Sweet Tranquility Basket was purchased for the family of Gayle Patricia Barnes.
Dennis Einkauf
April 14, 2023
Though I never had the opportunity to meet Gayle, I have had the pleasure of knowing David Barnes (for over 30 years), his wife, Rhonda and their three wonderful sons, Chris, Andrew and Aaron. Please accept my sincere condolences for this very difficult loss. Roxanne and I will be praying for your comfort and for the sweet presence of Jesus to fill the days, weeks, months and years ahead for your sweet family.
Theresa (Terry) Bates
April 14, 2023
Theresa (Terry) Bates purchased the Heavenly Heights Bouquet for the family of Gayle Patricia Barnes.
Cecilia Boudreaux
April 14, 2023
Cecilia Boudreaux purchased the Country Basket Blooms for the family of Gayle Patricia Barnes.
Anonymous
April 13, 2023
Crystal Cross Bouquet was purchased for the family of Gayle Patricia Barnes.
Joyce Borne
April 13, 2023
Never would I have thought you would be gone so suddenly. Miss you so much my dear friend and sister in friendship for 70+ years. Will always remember you and the good times we had together