Essie Mae Barnett

Essie Mae Barnett, 87, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Monday, October 16, 2006 in Weatherford.Essie Mae Cole Barnett was born February 9, 1919 in Graham, Texas the daughter of Frank and Minnie Higgins Cole. She married Aaron Barnett July 20, 1935. Essie was a very giving person who took care of many people. Essie was a devoted Christian who lived her life by faith and the word of God. She was known as a great cook, avid gardener and artist. Essie was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Barnett in 1984, parents, grandson, Darrell Lee Proffit; and two brothers.Essie is survived by her daughters, Mary Bullock of Weatherford, Lois Ward of Fort Worth, Frances Clark of Graford; granddaughters, Donna Graves and husband, Milton of Weatherford, Patty Jackson and husband, Mark of Weatherford, June Jackson and husband, Charlie of Weatherford, Teri McGinnis and husband, Doug of Atlanta, Ga., Shelly Southall and husband, Brad of Granbury, Staci Henyon and husband, Bernie of Fort Worth, Tammy Cargill and husband, Terry of Weatherford, Susan Nowak and husband, Eddie of Graford; grandson, James M. of Dallas; 21 great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; and a host of loving family and friends.Funeral services are scheduled 2 p.m. Thursday, October 19, 2006 at North Main Church of God in Weatherford. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Weatherford. The family will receive guests 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at White's Funeral Home in Weatherford.