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Eleanor "Elly" A. Barnes, 90, Moorhead, MN, formerly of Borup, MN, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at RiverPointe Assisted Living in Moorhead, MN.

Eleanor "Elly" Ann Barnes was born on July 12, 1933 to Axel and Hulda (Hanson) Hedlund. Elly was born and raised in Borup, graduating from Borup High School. She attended Winchester Lutheran Church and found joy in being a part of the church community.

Elly married Hartzell Barnes on September 9, 1951 at Winchester Lutheran Church in Borup. Hartzell passed away in 2007. Elly resided in Borup until she was in her 70's, when she then moved to Moorhead.

She was a cook at the Borup School for over 30 years. She loved making the kids home cooked meals and getting to know them. She loved nothing more than helping others. If there was a job to do, Elly would gladly offer to help in any way she could. She enjoyed sewing and early on, took pride in making matching outfits for her and her daughter. Above all, Elly loved her family and took delight in the time spent with them.

Elly is survived by her children, Carolyn Sanftleben, Moorhead, MN, and Richard (Butch) Barnes, Georgetown, TX; grandchildren, Dustin "Dusty" Wold, Amber Wold, and Brandie Barnes; one great grandchild, Kali Ann Wold; many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews; and the many school children that she has served throughout the years.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Hartzell; parents, Axel and Hulda; her 5 siblings, (two brothers and three sisters); son-in-law, Ric Sanftleben; daughter-in-law, Connie Barnes; and grandson, Austin Barnes.

Funeral Service: 2:00 PM, Friday April 26, 2024 at Winchester Lutheran Church, Borup, MN.

Visitation: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Home, Ada, MN, with a prayer service to begin at 6:30 PM.

Interment: Winchester Lutheran Cemetery, Borup, MN.

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