Mary Ellen (Lee) Barnett

Mary Ellen Barnett was born November 24, 1972, to parents Paul “Mike” and Patty (Clarkston) Lee, who both preceded her in death.

Mary was most known for the passion and love she possessed for her husband, kids, patients, and arguably, most importantly, her grandbabies. 

When she wasn’t busy chasing all 16 grandbabies around, she could be found at her husband’s concerts, forever and always his biggest fan, sitting bedside next to an ailing patient, or feeding the many birds she so dearly loved to admire from the balcony.

From early morning sister phone calls, to enjoying all the glory and wonder the stars and night’s sky had to offer with her husband and kids, Mary tried to show love and beauty to all who were blessed to meet her.

In the days before her death, Mary was eager to further her nursing career in a new job as Unit Manager of Infection Control at Hickory Creek, in Scottsburg, IN.  

She passed away from a stroke in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her husband’s love, in Salem, Indiana. 

Mary is survived by:

Husband:

Johnny Barnett

1 Son / 3 Stepsons

Micheal Hortenberry

Johnathon Barnett

Triston Barnett

Sean Barnett.

2 Daughters / 1 Stepdaughter 

Kellie Hilbert

Sarah Hilbert

Melody Barnett

1 Brother: 

Joey Lee 

2 Sisters:

Ann (Ed) Moore 

Hope (Joe) Mullinax 

1 Niece / 2 Great Nieces:

Ashley (Dylan) Smith

Addyson Smith

Jordyn Smith 

1 Nephew / 2 Great Nephews:

Joseph (Brittany) Popp

Grayson Popp

Peyton Popp

16 Grandchildren:

Sapphira, Alyster, Asher, Meadow, Kashton, Tygan, Kamyia, Jayden, Jaelyn, Jasper, Dominic, Kate, Roselynn, Drake, Bryndle, and Everyleigh.

Mary Ellen, may you rest comfortably in Heaven sitting next to Jesus and your Momma. 

May you always hear our whispered words and forever be the keeper of our stars. 

Please join the family in a Celebration of Life at Paoli Wesleyan Church (601 SW 1st St, Paoli, IN 47454) on Friday, August 9, from 4:00pm-6:00pm.

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