Barbara Jean Barnes

Barbara Jean Barnes of Aydlett, NC and formerly of Clarksville passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the age of 90.  She was born in Christiansburg, VA on June 20, 1934 to the late William Eugene Wirt and the late Minnie Eva Eanes Wirt.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Dr. George William Barnes.

Barbara was a graduate of Christiansburg High School and also Bluefield College.  She was a pastor's wife, mother & homemaker.  Barbara was an avid gardener, an excellent cook, seamstress, and a wonderful mother and protector to her boys.

She is survived by sons, Daniel Evans Barnes (Kathleen), Paul David Barnes, Dwayne Eugene Barnes (Elaine) & Darell Scott Barnes (Michelle); brother, Donald Wirt (Wanda); 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Martha Shirley and Mary Harvey.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her bothers, James Wirt, Allen Wirt, Edward Wirt and Bob Wirt.

A Funeral Service will be held at 12 Noon on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will be at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Lanexa, Virginia.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, 11:00 A.M. until 12 Noon at Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home, and all other times at the home of Darell and Michelle Barnes.

Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home is honored to serve the Barnes family and offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.watkinscooperlyon.com or by going to their Facebook page.