Lydia Kelsey Barnes

Profile Updated: June 20, 2014
Lydia Kelsey
Residing In: Little Rock, AR USA
Spouse/Partner (How long together?): Bill Barnes/Married 21 years
Occupation: Part Time Administrative Assistant
Children/Names/Ages: Sophie age 16
Celeste age 12
Yes! Attending Reunion
Grandchildren/Names/Ages:

My children aren't old enough to give me grandchildren. I started late in life!

Hobbies/Interests, what do you do in your spare time?:

Music, Writing, Reading, Meeting People and Traveling

What is new in your life right now and/or since our last reunion?

I'm older! But I still have my sense of humor!

Favorite memory of PHS:

It would be hard to pinpoint one thing as a favorite. But I remember laughing a lot! The memories of my friends and just having the bond with them that of course is based on us being together from the time we were in kindergarten till graduation. I have very fond memories of most of my teachers. It was a good time.

What did you always want to do that you haven't done yet?

Travel in Europe and or Retire.

What would we be surprised to know about you?

I think you would be totally surprised to know that I have a Christian Ministry. I write devotionals and lead Bible Studies. My speaking has given me the privilige to travel and speak to different groups and to share my life experiences and what I have learned from my choices both good and bad. I mostly speak to women's groups. But I'm launching a new program where I will target young girls ages 12 - 18 to speak to them about purity and about self image. But what stays the same is that I do it all with humor. So my "wittiest" label has come in handy!

How old do you feel?

25

How do you see yourself in 10 years?

Pursuing all kinds of new adventures once my children leave home.

Do you still have family in Piggott area?

No.

How often do you get back to Piggott?

Not very often. I was there about a year ago with my mother and sisters just enjoying a weekend of reminiscing.

Would you ever move back to the area?

No

What did you do right after high school?

Moved to Little Rock to attend UALR and I've been here ever since. 30 years in May.

Do you still see/talk to/hang out with any classmates? Who?

Yes. Dana Gossett, Lorre Gookin, Beth Scott, Scott Parten

High points of your life since high school?

Marriage and kids have been the greatest joys of my life!

Cool things you've done?

Survive life.

Where is your favorite vacation spot?

Orlando, Florida

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Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 11:36 PM
Bill, Sophie, Celeste and I last Spring.
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 11:36 PM
Me and my honey have been married for 16 years.
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 11:36 PM
Look it's Scott Parton. We run into each other every once in awhile. This just happened to be St. Patrick's day and my 40th birthday. We literally ran into each other down town.
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 11:36 PM
My baby girls and the most precious gifts in my life besides my husband.