Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Barnes (88), of Fort Washington, MD, formerly of Elm City, NC died on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at her residence. Mrs. Barnes' funeral will take place at 11 am on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 317 Beauvue Rd, Elm City, NC. Pastor Roderick Tillery, Sr. will be the eulogist. A burial will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery (1717 Bishop LN Forbes Lane, Wilson). The family will assemble at 9:15 am at Edwards Funeral Home (805 Nash St. SE, Wilson) for the processional to the church.

A public viewing will be held on Saturday, May 3rd prior to the service from 10 - 11 am at the church.

Services will be livestreamed on Johnson Chapel Missional Baptist Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/share/15vJksSFLN/ .

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home at 805 Nash St. SE, Wilson NC  27893. Please direct all condolences to edwardscares.com or fax to 252-206-1262.