Lula Brock

James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Mrs. Lula Barnes Brock, 99, of Alford, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Mrs. Brock was born September 29, 1912 and lived in Jackson County all of her life. She retired with the Jackson County School System as a Lunch Room Manager at Alford School in Alford, FL. She was a life-long member of Salem Free Will Baptist Church of Steel City, FL. Mrs. Brock was the proud cornerstone of five generations. For those whose lives she touched, rejoice in the knowledge that she is in heaven and reunited with her loved ones and friends. Mrs. Brock was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Mr. Joe Brock. Her mother and father, Lucy and Daniel Barnes, one sister, Mrs. Lillie Barnes Mayo, one brother, Mr. Dallas Barnes. Mrs. Brock is survived by her daughter, Thelma Shores of Gulf Breeze, FL and Frances Brock of Alford, FL, 4 grandchildren, Larry Shores of Orlando, Kaye Sears of Gulf Breeze, Pete Shores (Sissy) of Milton, Kevin Shores (Brenda) of Orlando, 7 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A special niece and caregiver, Marilyn Mayo, one brother, J.D. Barnes (Betty) of Cottondale, two sisters Artha Wilferd (Gene) and Marcell Richards (Chuck), her extended family, Donnie and Maria Barnes and family. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Salem Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Donnie Hussey officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Salem Free Will Baptist Church, 2555 Kynesville Road, Cottondale, Fl. Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Free Will Baptist Church.