Obituary of Barbara Kay Vines

Barbara "Kay" Vines, age 69 of 972 Hwy. 321 N, Vilas, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family and close friends. Kay was born July 15, 1951 to the late Jack and Nell Tester Vines of Vilas. She is survived by three sisters: Connie Knight and husband Gary of Boone; Cathy Waters and husband Rusty of Boone; Jackie Vines of Boone. Two brothers: Tim Vines and wife Pam of Blowing Rock and Brad Vines of Vilas. Kay especially loved her nieces and nephews who lovingly referred to her as "Hot Kay". Chad Fairchild and wife Paige of Jefferson; Carrie Church and husband Eric of Boone; Andy Waters and wife Jessica of Nashville, TN; Alex Vines of Boone; and Kimberly Kammerer and husband Daniel of Boone. A number of great nieces and nephews; Addie, Gracie, Bridger, Audrie, Molly, Wyatt, Gabi, Bella, and Jaelyn. The family would like to express their gratitude to Medi-Home Hospice for their compassion, love and support shown to Kay and her family during this difficult time. Services for Barbara Kay Vines are private. The family requests in lieu of food and flowers, donations be made to Medi-Home Hospice, 100B Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC 28607 and/or to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be shared with the Vines family at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Vines family.