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.
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Evonne Vey
November 14 – Obituary: Cecilia “Cele” Marie Barnes
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
Charles L. Harrell
November 27 – Obituary: Cecilia “Cele” Marie Barnes
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.
Dina Bull
November 21 – Obituary: Cecilia “Cele” Marie Barnes
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!????❤️
Jan Priddy Warren
November 14 – Obituary: Cecilia “Cele” Marie Barnes
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.
Kingsley Ijezie
November 14 – Obituary: Cecilia “Cele” Marie Barnes
With my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Christopher Anders
November 13 – Obituary: Cecilia “Cele” Marie Barnes
Our warmest condolences and blessings to the Barnes and Dunn families.
Michelle Bekel
November 8 – Obituary: Cecilia “Cele” Marie Barnes
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.
Mary Redhawk
November 8 – Obituary: Cecilia “Cele” Marie Barnes
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.
Linda Lee Frock
November 6 – Obituary: Cecilia “Cele” Marie Barnes
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.
Paul Dennis Roese
November 6 – Obituary: Cecilia “Cele” Marie Barnes
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
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