Lue Bertha Barnes, born March 5, 1931 to parents Swayzee Barnes and Dora Armstrong in Doloroso, MS.  Lue came to Chicago in the 1950's yearning for a better life than the segregated south had to offer. Lue worked for Montgomery Wards and Continental Bank, retiring from Days Inn as a security supervisor.  Lue was a dedicated worker, mom and advocate to all and most importantly a Christian.  She joined Greater Salem Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Leon Jenkins, Sr., in the 1970's serving in multiple auxiliaries while establishing a bible study group with Rev. Rick Williams. She had a love for cooking delicious soul food dishes and shared her gift with the community, feeding anyone that expressed they were hungry.  Lue Bertha Barnes went home to be with our Lord on January 5, 2019 surrounded by her daughter, Cynthia Windham and granddaughter, Julianna Alexander.  Preceding her in death were her mother, Dora and father, Swayzee; brothers, Leroy Haynes, Alvin Haynes, Sidney Haynes and niece, Vanessa Cooper. Along with her daughter, Cynthia and granddaughter, Julianna, she also leaves to cherish her loving memory, son Andrew Barnes of MS, brothers, Frank Scott of CA, Noelle Barnes of LA; sisters, Mary Cooper of CA, Eloise McKinsey of LA great granddaughter, Gabrielle Miller, Goddaughter, Sabrina Sears (Anthony), and a host of nieces, nephews and an extended family which she loved and loved her as well.  Services have been entrusted to Golden Gate Funeral Home, 2036 W. 79th Street, Chicago, IL, 60620.