Shirley Jean Hoyt Barnett

December 9, 1945 – January 22, 2024

Shirley Hoyt Barnett, age 78, beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 22, 2024.  Shirley was born on December 9, 1945 to Lester and Audrey Hoyt of Melville.  She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Elton Barnett of Walker, La; daughter Dana Barnett and son Daniel Barnett of Central, La; sisters Linda H. Bertrand of Morse and Alice H. Landerno (Wayne) of Melville, La; along with a host of nieces and nephews.  Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter Brianna Barnett; brothers Ervin Hoyt and Roy Hoyt; and sisters Nellie Dauzat, Ella Mae Hill, & Lucille Dupont. Visitation will be at Seale Funeral Home, 1720 S. Range Ave, Denham Springs, La. on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 9a until services at 12p, officiated by Pastor Jason McNaughten and Rev. Merrick Henry.  Interment will be at Louisiana National Cemetery in Zachary at 2p. Pallbearers will be Mark Dupont, Travis Breaux, Wayne Landerno, Matthew Breaux, Wendell Landerno, and Vince Rispone. Honorary pallbearer will be Daniel Barnett. Condolences may be offered at