Kathleen Barnes Parks Dobbins, 79, of Enigma passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2003, in Enigma at the home of her niece and nephew, Joyce and Byron Thomas. A graveside funeral service was held for Mrs. Dobbins at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 2003, at Enigma Cemetery, where she was laid to rest. The Rev. Wayne Driskell officiated.
Born October 24, 1923, in Berrien County, Mrs. Dobbins was the daughter of the late L. G. Barnes, Sr. and Alice Nichols Barnes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James A. Dobbins, who passed away in 2001; three brothers; and four sisters. Before retiring, she was an assembler at Western Electric.
Mrs. Dobbins is survived by one brother, L. F. "Fate" Barnes of Enigma; and numerous nieces and nephews.