I have fond memories of Mother Julia Barnes. She was my mother, Rev Sadie Hollingsworth Richardson Shearod, best friend. Mother Barnes and her family at the time, included her mother Mrs Mattie Martin, her daughters Gloria and Brenda. They were our next door neighbors on Crawford Extension about 1948. I can remember one day my mother received the Baptism in The Holy Ghost and she went next door to tell Mother Barnes and her mother. As soon as my mother told her, Mother Barnes, she was filled with the Holy Ghost and began to speak in tongues. That was an exciting and Holy Ghost time and lots of rejoicing and praising the Lord. I remember her as a very kind, loving and a very strong and dedicated Sain that was on fire for Jesus. She also instilled this love of Gods and Christian values in all children. She shall surely be missed. She has now joined her mother, her husband and daughters, my mother and rest of the saints from Pentecostal Holy Church. I just can’t imagine the reunion they are having being in the presence of Jesus. My sincere condolences and deepest sympathy for the family and friends. May the GOD of all comfort strengthen you during this sad time. Mother Barnes has imparted into my live and I thank God for her. To God belong all the Glory and rest in peace and receive your crown. Sincerely, Charles L. Richardson
