Obituary

Evangelist Fillis Lee Barnes

August 28, 1950 - February 13, 2022

Evangelist Fillis Lee Barnes transitioned from her earthly life to eternal life on February 13, 2022 at St Tammany Hospital at the age of 71. She was a native of Mount Hermon, LA and a resident of Franklinton, LA. She was the oldest daughter of the late Elder Bennie and Oda Mae Lee.

She was employed with Rutter Rex in Franklinton, LA, St. Tammany Hospital in Covington, LA Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington, LA, 1st Thessalonians Community Services in Hammond, LA and Always TLC dba All About U in Hammond, Louisiana. Fillis was an excellent companion/caregiver to many families in the Washington, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, St. Helena, Livingston, and Baton Rouge Parishes. She fulfilled her purpose as God planned.

Cherishing a life of memories and love are her son, Bryan Lee and her daughter Patricia Barnes of Franklinton, Louisiana; her grandchildren: Technical Sergeant Tihira Lee (United States Air Force) of Columbia, MD, Ciera Barnes of Cyprus, Texas, Shaquille and Daville Barnes of Franklinton, LA; one great granddaughter Avane’ Lee of Columbia, MD. She also has three bonus grandchildren and five bonus great grandchildren, all of Hackley, LA.  Sister of Lorraine Martin, Charles Lee, Martha Lee-Vaughn, Clinton Lee, Cassandra Dangerfield, Carolyn Patterson, and Elder Jarvis Lee. She is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, and countless friends.

A drive through viewing will be held at Crain and Sons Funeral Home on Friday, February 25, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. 

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service at Faith in the Word Ministry in Franklinton, Louisiana on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jacob Tate II officiating. Crain and Sons Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.