Minnie (Viney) Garnes

Minnie Garnes, 93, a life long resident of Bidwell, Ohio was called home by her Lord and Savior Wednesday, May 12, 2004, 4:30 AM at New Albany Gardens and Care Center, Columbus, Ohio. She was born July 11, 1910 in Springfield, Ohio, daughter of the late Sam James and Ida Lucas Viney. With this union there were three children: one brother, Frank Viney; two sisters, Minnie and Bessie Viney. Minnie attended Harrisburg Grade School and completed the sixth grade.

She met, fell in love and married Ralph Garnes on November 21, 1932. To this blessed union there were six children born, five sons and one daughter: Dale (Aria) Garnes, Homewood, Illinois; Ralph (Donna) Garnes, Bidwell, Ohio; Clarence Garnes (deceased); Lawrence (Dorothy) Garnes, Chillicothe, Ohio; Merrill (Pat) Garnes, Westerville, Ohio and Carol (Raymond) Moore, Kent, Ohio. Also with this blessed union Ralph Garnes had three children in a prior marriage: John Garnes (deceased); Glennis Garnes, Chicago, Illinois and Carl (Betty) Garnes, Chicago, Illinois.

Minnie accepted the Lord early in her life and was a devoted wife and mother to her children. After the death of her husband, Ralph, and with all of her children grown, she became a volunteer foster grandparent at Gallipolis Departmental Center for 25 years. Giving her life to Jesus, Minnie, known as "Mother Garnes" to her church family and friends, enjoyed serving in the church, which was her joy and passion in life.

Minnie leaves behind many who love her dearly, including her children, stepchildren, daughter-in-laws, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM Saturday, May 15, 2004 in the Apostolic Faith Church, 190 Vale Road, Bidwell, Ohio with Elder Sherman Johnson officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to service. Burial will follow in the Bunch Cemetery near Harrisburg, Ohio. Arrangements are under the direction of McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, 420 First Ave, Gallipolis, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be given to the Apostolic Faith Church, Bidwell.