Marguerite Conrad Barnes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

“She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted the sails” If you had to describe her in a single word, it would be fearless. But to limit Marguerite Conrad Barnes to a solitary description is impossible as she packed more life in her short years than most mortals experience in double the time. She could be as contemplative at moments as she was bold at others, exposing a larger than life presence that could not be contained. Anyone lucky enough to be in her company was certain to be enriched by her inner joy and exuberance. Born June 8, 1990, she was named for her great-grandmother, Marguerite Conrad, and share, also, the matriarch’s iron-will and fierce dedication to family. The apple of her daddy’s eye, soul of her mother’s heart and the persistent shadow to the big brother she admired. Now a wife to her beloved Will, and mother to her yellow lab, Boo. She and Will Quinley met in the fall of 2013, sharing the same birthday as well as a passion for travel and adventure. They married October 16, 2015 and honeymooned in Hawaii and Japan. Both avid scuba divers and active with the Gypsy Divers Aquatic Center. To know Maggie was to know her big heart. She was a warrior for personal and social causes and marched for many. She cut her hair for Locks of Love more than once in support of women who lost their hair to cancer. Many faceted, Maggie, from the start, enjoyed making things and was exceptionally creative. Her passion for art and graphic design became a career after graduation from NCSU with a double major from the College of Design. Graphic Design and Art and Design. Maggie’s absence will be felt by all who knew her, and most notably Will A. Quinley of Cary, NC; Phil and Jackie Barnes of Boone, NC; and Alex and Kate Barnes of Fort Mill, SC. Along with a very large and loving extended family too numerous to name. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 221 Union Street, Cary, NC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Million Waves Project in her name. Please join Maggie’s family for a brief memorial and interment of ashes on Saturday, November 10 2018 at 11:30 AM at Christ Episcopal Church, 1412 Providence Rd. Charlotte, NC 28207. Please no flowers. Donations may be made to: Million Waves Project in her name.

Marguerite Conrad Barnes

June 8, 1990 - July 1, 2018