January 25, 1925 to July 30, 2023

Neova Hume Barnes, age 98, of Grass Valley, CA, passed away on July 30, 2023. She is survived by her daughter Leslie Hume, 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Neova was preceded in death by her daughters Phyllis Brodie, Liz Nelson, Debbie Marks and her husbands Donald Hume and Leonard Barnes.

She dedicated her career to serving her community as a Supervisor at Nevada County Social Services, from which she retired.

Outside of her professional life, Neova directed textile exhibits at the Nevada County Fair and was honored for her contributions by being inducted into the NC Fair Hall of Fame.

Neova’s celebration of life ceremony will be held on September 16, 2023, at the Veterans Memorial Building located at 225 South Auburn Street, Grass Valley, CA.
Neova will be deeply missed by her loved ones and all those whose lives she touched.