Ruth Ann Barnes Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ruth Ann Barnes of Elmira, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ruth Ann left this world on May 5, 2026 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Ann Barnes to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul Carl and Irene Carl (Brimmer); her husband John Garry Barnes; her daughter Brenda Lea Burnett; her siblings, June Taylor, Gordon Carl, Howard Carl, Keith Carl, Robert Carl, Stanley Carl, Margaret Kastenhuber and Ronald Carl; and her granddaughter Monica Mae Ruger.
She is survived by: her children, Alonzo Barnes of Elmira, Millicent Ruger (Dave Hirtler) of Horseheads, Dollie Freeman (Harold) of Charles City, VA and Joni Butler (Fred); her grandchildren, Candace Cunningham (David), Ricky Ruger (Janet), Ferris Burnett (Ashley), Cassondra King (Paul), Micah Freeman (Ashley), Cameron Barnes (Brianna Piersimoni), Mathias Freeman, Aliyah Bathgate (Christopher), Marissa Mallare (Emiliano), Frederick Butler III, Manoah Freeman, Jonny Butler and Sarah Butler; her great grandchildren, Troy Cunningham, Summer Cunningham, Addison Schmidt, Alivia Ruger, Gabriel Freeman, Adrianna Bathgate, Isaac Freeman, Deacon King and Clara Ruger; her siblings, Larry Carl and Laura Cornwell; David Swartwood.
