Obituary of Katie Glenn Barnes

Katie Sue Glenn Barnes, age 82, of Barnes Road, Sugar Grove, passed away Sunday evening, March 27, 2016 at the Blowing Rock Rehab and Davant Extended Care facility. Born November l5, 1933 in Watauga County, Katie was a daughter of Ernest and Elsie Glenn. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Mrs. Glenn worked as a motel housekeeper in the Blowing Rock and Boone area for many years. She and her husband Earl raised their family on the family farm and supplemented their income by raising tobacco, cabbage and potatoes. Mrs. Barnes is survived by her children, George Barnes and wife, Julia, of Sugar Grove; Nettie Ira Oaks of Mountain City, TN, and J. C. Barnes of Sugar Grove; sister, Marie Trivette of Banner Elk; and daughter-in-law, Pat Barnes of Sugar Grove. Sixteen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Earl Barnes; son, Lester Barnes; sisters, Josephine Greene and Pat Winkler; and brother, Buddy Glenn. Funeral services for Katie Sue Glenn Barnes will be conducted Thursday afternoon, March 31st, at 2 oclock, at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. David Testerman. The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 1 until 2 oclock, prior to services, at Austin & Barnes. Graveside services will follow at the Ward-Glenn Cemetery. At other times, friends may call at the home of George Barnes, 141 Barnes Road, Sugar Grove. Memorials may be made to the Barnes family in care of Austin & Barnes Funeral Home, earmarked Katie Barnes. The family wishes extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Blowing Rock Rehab for their love and care. Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Barnes family.