Mary Elizabeth “Libby” King Barnes, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at FirstHealth Hospice House.
Libby was the daughter of Moe and Jane Gurley King. Originally from Sanford, she moved to Aberdeen during her young adolescent years. She loved the beach, fishing, and swimming, and enjoyed sitting on the porch in the evening to watch the deer and other wildlife. Some of her hobbies included board games, card games, jigsaw puzzles, as well as her love of reading. Some of her favorite authors were Stephen King and James Patterson. She was an avid Tar Heel basketball fan who bled Carolina Blue till the day she passed.
She was always thinking of others and their needs and enjoyed donating to charities as well as Goodwill. Whatever she couldn’t use, she always wanted to donate it or give it to someone who could use it rather than throw it away.
She is survived by her husband, Freddie Barnes of Eastwood, daughter Connie Talley and husband Tommy, and granddaughter Katie Talley of Elon.
Visitation will be held at Boles Funeral Home in Southern Pines on Monday, October 16th at 1:00 p.m. followed by the service at 2:00 p.m.
Online condolences may be made at www.BolesFuneralHome.com
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
