Cecilia “Cele” Marie Barnes
November 29, 1943 – October 31, 2023
Cecilia “Cele” Marie Barnes (nee Montgomery) of Callaway was born in Baltimore on November 29, 1943 and went to be with her Lord on October 31, 2023at he age of 79. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jim a WWII Vet and Marie (nee Hart) and three siblings: Regina Eileen Young, David Jospeh Montgomery and Jerome Lee Montgomery.
Cele moved to Calvert County in 1979 where she meet her husband, Vernon. He said it was “love at first sight”. She is survived by her sons, Patrick Dunn III, and his wife Stephanie and Michael Dunn, grand-darlings Hannah Elizabeth Harris, Claire Marie Dunn, Megan Anne Dunn, Sarah Rebeca Dunn, and a great grandson David Harris. She is also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews who are mainly offspring of Cele’s aunt and uncle who moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan around 1955.
When Cele moved to Calvert County she went to work for Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant (now called Exelon) In 1993, she was honored to be “Employee of the Month” for her success in helping employees further their education while taking college courses herself at night eventually earning a Masters Degree from Stayer University with Honors. She left Calvert Cliffs in 2001 to take a job with a Nay Contractor until 2010 when she retired.
Cele enjoyed bluegrass music, history, bible study, and spending time with family and friends, and a good laugh now and then. For several years, she actively researched her genealogy.
Visitation
Saturday, November 11, 2023
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Services
Saturday, November 11, 2023
1:00 PM
Interment
Saturday, November 11, 2023
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5 Nov 2023
11:11am
Condolences to the Barnes family. Fond memories. God’s peace be with you.
Ruth Grover Dixon
City
Lusby
State
Maryland
6 Nov 2023
9:51am
Sorry to hear of my cousins passing. Wish we had been able to get together when I came back east but I always tried. Cele was a nice person and I extend my sympathy to Vernon and the family.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May her soul and all the souls of the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
City
Crystal
State
MI
6 Nov 2023
11:05am
Sending all my love and prayers to Vern and the entire family, Cecila was truly one of a kind lady, she will be truly missed.
City
lusby
State
MD
14 Nov 2024
3:00pm
Dear Linda, my name is Evonne Vey. Vernon called me recently and told me of Cele’s passing – I was really upset. Vernon said he was in a nursing home, but I never got the name of it and his phone number never registered on my phone. Could you please help me locate him – I’d love to speak to him again! Thank you, Evonne
City
Lusby
State
MD
8 Nov 2023
7:37am
Beautiful friend. Love her sense of humor, quick wit, I will miss our discussions! May God comfort Vernon and rest of family. I so love this couple. She’s walking now and no pain. See ya there my Cele.
City
Pound
State
Va
8 Nov 2023
9:30am
I was honored to be Mrs Barnes neighbor for many years and I enjoyed many talks. She was also very witty when she felt comfortable. Many thoughts and prayer’s for everyone.
City
Clements
State
Maryland
13 Nov 2023
3:54pm
Our warmest condolences and blessings to the Barnes and Dunn families.
City
Parker
State
Colorado
14 Nov 2023
9:21am
With my deepest condolences to you and your family.
City
WOODBRIDGE
State
Virginia
14 Nov 2023
9:32pm
Sending love and condolences to you all. Cele was a very sweet lady and I will cherish memories of her with our families over the years. Prayers for you all.
City
Port Republic
State
MD
21 Nov 2023
9:52pm
Dear cousin Cele I will see you again! We shared the same birthday and both enjoyed that fact as we sent cards to each other. Dear Vernon & family I know your loss is great! But you know where she is and trusting our Lord & Savior we shall all see her again. Healthy and strong! Praise God!🙏❤️
City
Stewartstown
State
Pennsylvania
27 Nov 2023
9:33am
I well remember Cele’s warmth and love of the Lord from my days as pastor at St. Paul in Lusby. My sympathy to your family, and prayers for God’s comfort.
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
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Condolences to the Barnes family. Fond memories. God’s peace be with you.
Ruth Grover Dixon
Sorry to hear of my cousins passing. Wish we had been able to get together when I came back east but I always tried. Cele was a nice person and I extend my sympathy to Vernon and the family.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May her soul and all the souls of the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
Sending all my love and prayers to Vern and the entire family, Cecila was truly one of a kind lady, she will be truly missed.
Dear Linda, my name is Evonne Vey. Vernon called me recently and told me of Cele’s passing – I was really upset. Vernon said he was in a nursing home, but I never got the name of it and his phone number never registered on my phone. Could you please help me locate him – I’d love to speak to him again! Thank you, Evonne
Beautiful friend. Love her sense of humor, quick wit, I will miss our discussions! May God comfort Vernon and rest of family. I so love this couple. She’s walking now and no pain. See ya there my Cele.
I was honored to be Mrs Barnes neighbor for many years and I enjoyed many talks. She was also very witty when she felt comfortable. Many thoughts and prayer’s for everyone.
Our warmest condolences and blessings to the Barnes and Dunn families.
With my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Sending love and condolences to you all. Cele was a very sweet lady and I will cherish memories of her with our families over the years. Prayers for you all.
Dear cousin Cele I will see you again! We shared the same birthday and both enjoyed that fact as we sent cards to each other. Dear Vernon & family I know your loss is great! But you know where she is and trusting our Lord & Savior we shall all see her again. Healthy and strong! Praise God!🙏❤️
I well remember Cele’s warmth and love of the Lord from my days as pastor at St. Paul in Lusby. My sympathy to your family, and prayers for God’s comfort.