Zona Bell

Barnes

Zona Bell Barnes (Romine), 87, of Blackwell, TX, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2023. Zona was born March 30, 1936 to Matthie and Murriell Romine in Old Glory, TX. Zona married Dalton Bryan Barnes in May of 1954 who preceded her in death in 1998.

Zona could be described as a homemaker, housewife and mother but those words would not encompass the scope of her life. She was an avid reader, a crack shot with a rifle, a sought after seamstress, and her fried pies were a staple at concession stands for years. She quilted, gardened, and canned anything and everything that would fit into a canning jar. She worked various jobs throughout the years to ensure her children were never in need, primarily as a caregiver in home health roles.

Zona is preceded in death by her parents; 1 sister and 4 brothers. She is survived by her sister Jean Slagle husband Lyle, brother Randall Romine and wife Nola; sister in law Janie Romine; her 3 children Jeffrey Barnes and wife Cathy, Lora Barnes, Tammy Reed and husband David; grandchildren Shawn Olson, Timothy Barnes, Joshua Barnes, and Molly Reed; 5 great grandchildren and her many nephews and nieces.

Please join us for a memorial service at 10 am on September 30, 2023 at Blackwell Cemetery in Blackwell, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hendricks Hospice Care of Abilene, TX.