Norma Jean Barnes, 86 of Tylertown, MS passed away Monday, February 16, 2026. She was born Tuesday, December 12, 1939 in Mt. Hermon, LA to the late W C Boyd and Myrtle Mae Miller Boyd. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Fleet Barnes; and brother, Gaylon Boyd.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Centerville Baptist Church (Lexie) in Tylertown, MS. Visitation will also be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at the church from 10: 00 AM until funeral service at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in Centerville Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Tom Burris, Bro. Mike Anderson, and Bro. Herman Eldridge will officiate. Hartman Hughes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Barnes was a member of Centerville Baptist Church. She started her career with a propane gas company as a bookkeeper and later became the manager until her retirement. She was dedicated to her job for 32 years. Mrs. Barnes also co-owned Barnes Kwick Stop and Barnes Meat Plant.  After her retirement she found her true passion in life which was spending time with her grandchildren, mowing and caring for her yard. She leaves behind so many memories to be cherished by her family.

Survivors include her son, Randell Jerry Barnes (Regina Hayes); daughter, Lisa Annette Polk (Tonie); brother, Allen Boyd (Juretta); grandchildren, Clint Polk, Deanne Minarik, Amanda Jellison, Angelia Murphy, Brandon Polk, Amber Breland and Sandra Barnes; and 19 great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Clint Polk, Brandon Polk, Drew Polk, Garrett Murphy, Brandon Minarik, Wyatt Minarik, and Cody Breland.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jewel Holmes, Buck Johnson, Tommy Johnson, Greg Smith, Keith Brock, Bubba Lang, Ralph Stinson, Doug Grammer, Tonie Polk, and Jerry Fairburn.