Bernice J. Barnes Obituary (1925

Clifton Springs, Bernice J. (Pollot) Barnes age 93 died peacefully on Sunday September 9, 2018 at Clifton Springs Nursing Home. Friends may call on Wednesday (Sept. 12) from 1-3pm at the Cheney Funeral Home 70 Main Street Phelps. Funeral services will follow at 3pm with Rev. Adrian Tierson officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Bernice was born on June 2, 1925 in Phelps, NY the daughter of the late Newton and Lena Gittens Backus. She was a lifelong resident of Phelps. She retired from the Newark State School where she worked in housekeeping. She and her husband owned Barnzys Country Store at the Windmill for many years. Bernice loved birds and flowers. Most important was her family. It is requested that donations be made to Clifton Springs Nursing Home Activities Department 2 Coulter Road Clifton Springs, NY 14432 or Alzheimers Association 435 E. Henrietta Road Rochester, New York 14620. She is survived by her husband Charles Barnes of Clifton Springs. Children Mary (Orville) VanDuser of Phelps Frances Deppen of Newark Allen (Marie) Pollot of Pittsford Jean (Peter) Empson of Phelps Grandchildren Daniel, Joan, Allison, Beth, Kasey, Cory and Erin 2 Brothers Carl (Angela) Backus of Fairville Roy (Neva) Backus of Phelps Brother in law Stephen Csete of Clifton Springs several nieces and nephews She was predeceased by her husband Clarence Pollot, brothers Lester, Donald and Claude Backus Calling Hours 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Cheney Funeral Home 70 Main Street Phelps, New York, United States 14532 Funeral Service 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Cheney Funeral Home 70 Main Street Phelps, New York, United States 14532 Burial 4:00 pm - 4:15 pm Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Oaklawn Cemetery Pre-Emption Road Oaks Corners, New York, United States 14518