Winifred Irene Barnes, 87 of Leonardtown, MD passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at St. Mary's Nursing Center. Born August 24, 1924 in Allegheny County, PA, Irene was the daughter of the late Walter Guy Clark and Frances Kane Clark.

Irene enjoyed the simple pleasures of life; a good book, quiet times with family and friends. She was quick with a smile and witty remark. She was thoughtful, kind, and considerate. She loved planting flowers and enjoyed their beauty. She will be thought of often and always missed. She very much enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her five children, Roger David Barnes and wife Lou of Franklin, OH, Charles Lee Barnes and wife Susan of DeGraff, OH, Sherri Ann Guy and husband Roy of Clements, MD, Bruce Lee Barnes and wife Cathy of Clements, MD, and Rhonda Barnes-Riche and husband Richard of St. Mary's City, MD. Irene is also survived by nine grandchildren, Tony Barnes, Roger David Barnes, Derrick Barnes, Kate Harris, Noelle, Michelle and Julia Barnes, Emmilee Guy and Rachael Riche.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, November 27, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A funeral service will be conducted on Monday, November 28, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Keith Schukraft officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.