Anna Ruth Barnes

Ms. Anna Ruth Barnes age 88 of McMinnville passed away Thursday afternoon, October 8, 2015 at her residence. She was born August 22, 1927 to her parents, the late Taylor and Ella West Russell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, A.B. Barnes, 2 sons, Leverne Barnes and Twain Barnes; sister, Louvella Jones; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Leon and Ann Barnes. Ms. Anna Ruth was a faithful member of Mt. Hope The Baptist Church of Christ and was retired from Century/Magnetek. Survivors include 1 daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Billy Ross Rankhorn of McMinnville; 1 daughter-in-law, Janis Stewart Barnes of McMinnville; 2 grandchildren, Jonathan Stewart Barnes and Ashley Chantell (Corey) Kennedy; 1 great-granddaughter, Anna Lynn Kennedy; 2 brothers, Gene (Mava) Russell and Tom (Audrey) Russell both of McMinnville; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted 2:30 PM Sunday, October 11, 2015 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Frank Randolph, Dwight Knowles, Garry McBride and Chuck Overton officiating and burial to follow in Jefferson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Jefferson Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 5:30 PM until 8:PM, Saturday 10:AM until 8:PM and Sunday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2:30 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.