Minnie Lee

Barkley

Mrs. Minnie Lee Barkley was born on May 22, 1945, to the late A. C. and the late Fannie Shannon in Forsyth, Georgia. Minnie accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age. She attended Antioch Baptist Church and was united with Faith in the Word Christian Ministries, where she faithfully served on the Mother Board, as an Usher, and on the kitchen committee. She was also a member of the Crown Gospel Fan Club.

Minnie met and married the love of her life Earnest Barkley, Jr., together their union was blessed with four children. Minnie and Earnest were married for many years before his passing. Minnie was employed by the Spalding County School System as a Dietitian for over 30 years. She was also employed as a Nursing Aid for 12 years.

Mrs. Minnie Lee Barkley was precede in death by her parents; her son Tarry Barkley, Sr., and her brother, Eddie James. On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, Mrs. Barkley went home to be with her Heavenly Father. She leaves to cherish her memories her children, Angela Barkley, Bishop Larry (Larrita) Barkley, and Harry Barkley; her siblings, Fannie Lee Henderson, Betty Furlow, Annie Ruth Mann, Mary Alice Bowden, Emma Webb (C-90), and J. C. Shannon; her bonus daughter, Angela Grady; 13 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 10, 2022 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Bishop Larry Barkley (her son) id the Eulogist.