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Mrs. Edith McBride Barnes, 94, of McDavid, Fla., went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 2, 2022

Edith was born July 6, 1928 to Noah and Betty McBride in Chumuckla, Fla.

Edith is preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Grady Barnes Sr.; one son, James R. Barnes of Bluff Springs, Fla.; her parents, Noah and Betty McBride of Byrneville, Fla.; one brother, Mr. W.A. McBride; and one sister, Mrs. Neil McBride Austin, both of Pensacola, Fla.

Edith is survived by one son, Mr. Grady Barnes Jr. and Pat Hendrix, of Tensaw; a daughter, Mrs. Donna C Rydzowski and husband, Steve of McDavid, and one brother, Mr. Ray McBride and wife, Miriam of Century, Fla.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, Mr. Jamie Barnes, Mr. Grady L. Barnes, Mr. Steve W. Rydzowski, Mr. David B. Barnes, Mr. Jeremy Barnes, Mr. Josh G. Barnes and great-grandson Mr. Steven W. Rydzowski II.

There will be a service conducted by the Revs. Larry Patterson and Jonathan Hill of Little Escambia Baptist Church, held at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home on Sept. 6, at 10 a.m. followed by grave side service at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery in Chumuckla.

It was Edith’s wish that instead of sending flowers a contribution be made, in her memory, to Little Escambia Baptist Church Building program or in some other way to further the gospel of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ, if you wish.

Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.