Darcie Lee Barnett

Darcie Lee Barnett was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on October 20, 1950. She was the daughter of the late Charles Elmer and Margaret Jane (Burton) Hambrick. Darcie had one brother Bill, and one sister Susan, who passed away when she was very young. After a difficult battle with cancer, Darcie departed this life the morning of January 29, 2001 at her home near Waynesville, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She had attained the age of 50 years, 3 months and 9 days. Darcie grew up and attended school in Oklahoma City, where she was a graduate of John Marshall High School. She later graduated from Oklahoma University with a Bacherlors degree in Business Administration. After college, Darcie went to work for American Airlines as a flight attendant. Upon leaving the airline she decided to join the U.S. Army, serving for a brief period of time. In 1977, Darcie moved to Pulaski County, Missouri. She began teaching school at Laquey, and for the last several years has taught learning disabilities at Wood Middle School, Fort Leonard Wood. When Darcie moved to Missouri, she met Billy Joe Barnett. They were married on March 6, 1977 in Waynesville, and had one son, Billy and one daughter, Carla. Darcie attended the Westside Baptist Church where she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior. She enjoyed reading, gardneing, raising dogs, and was known as being the best Oklahoma University football fan around. Darcie was dearly loved, and will be greatly missed by her husband: Billy Joe; one son: Billy and one daughter: Carla all of the home; one brother: Bill Hambrick of Carrollton, Texas; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 3, 2001 at Westside Baptist Church, Waynesville, with Rev. John Shaw officiating. Mary Lou Long played the piano as Soloist, Art Richard sang "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art". Darcie's niece, Lisa Hambrick gave a lovely eulogy. Services were under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel. The family requests memorial donations be made to the Darcie Barnett Scholarship Fund for Special Needs Students.

Darcie Lee Barnett

October 20, 1950 - January 29, 2001