Harlee Jernai Barnes was born June 9, 2023 6:01 pm at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, AR to the proud mom, Kennedy Larri`Ann Barnes. Harlee was a 5th Generation Baby to her grandmother, Tonoka Settles, Great-grandmother Annie Babb, Great-great Grandmother Ida Matlock. Harlee transitioned on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Our beautiful Harlee was loved from the beginning by her mother, grandparents, great-grandparents, god- parents, family members, friends of family members and her Generation's Church Family. Her anticipated birth was met with love and celebrations. Her arrival was one for the record books. With her, Harlee brought love, joy, calm, peace, smiles ,beauty, dreams and a special gleam of light in her eyes that will never be forgotten. Harlee was preceded in death by her Great-great grandparents: Frank Sr.& Addie Mae Babb; Great-great grandfather: Cleveland Matlock; Great grandfather: Charles Batts. Harlee leaves to cherish her memories her mother: Kennedy Larri' Ann Barnes; Grandparents: Victor & Tonoka Settles; Great parents: Larry & Annie Babb; Great Great Grandmother: Ida Matlock. Harlee also leaves a host of other relatives. MY DEAR BABY There will never be a day that goes by, where I do not think of you. I will always think about what you would have looked like I will always wonder how it would have felt to hold you in my arms I will always miss not having the chance to comfort you, soothe you and nurse you I will always wonder what it would have been like to have you here with us. My beautiful child, I know your passing will teach me to be stronger I know your passing will teach me to be more anchored in my faith I know your passing will teach me to be more grateful for all that I have been blessed with. For you my baby, I will try and hold my head high and be strong because I was privileged enough to nurture you for those few precious weeks I will always feel honored to have had experienced the miracle of carrying you in my womb. I will never forget you I love you And I pray that I will be able to hold you, my beautiful baby when it comes my time to leave this world. Author unknown Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors " The Epitome of Service" WILL LIE IN PEACEFUL REPOSE Tuesday, June 27, 2023 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Deliverance Temple Institute Church of God in Christ 400 North Main Street Malvern, AR 72104 CELEBRATION OF LIFE Tuesday, June 27, 2023 11:00 AM Deliverance Temple Institute Church of God in Christ 400 North Main Street Malvern, AR 72104