Grace C. Barnes, 94, of Somerset, Ohio, passed away at 4:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at her home. Grace was born December 28, 1929, in Castine, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles R. and Iva Fowble. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Somerset American Legion Auxiliary, and a former member of the Newcomers and Friends Club of Evansville, Indiana. Grace had been employed at Essex Wire in Zanesville for 12 years, and for Status Gardens in Evansville, Indiana. She is survived by four sons, Gary C. (Treva) Barnes of St. Petersburg, FL, Rodney D. Barnes of Lawndale, NC, Rick L. (Nancy) Barnes of Vale, NC, and B. Jeff (Deb Billings) Barnes of Mt. Perry, OH; two daughters, Debi S. (Rick) Ball of Evansville, IN, and Renee’ L. (Greg) Starkey of Somerset, OH; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Ivan M. “Jack” Barnes (Aug. 16, 2002); two brothers, Vincent and Robert L. Fowble; and one sister, Phyllis J. Smith. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with her friend, Father Stephen Carmody, celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Catholic School. Bope-Thomas Funeral Home in Somerset is entrusted with the arrangements.