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Barbara Barnes, 86, Columbia, KY (1938-2024)

Barbara (Waggener) Barnes passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024 surrounded by family and under the compassionate care of Bluegrass Hosparus and the warmhearted staff of Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was 86 years old.

A celebration of Barbara's life will be held at 1pmCT on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Columbia Christian Church, 206 Campbellsville St, Columbia, KY, with Bro. John Davis officiating.

Visitation will be after 11amCT on Saturday at the church.


Born June 8, 1938, in Glasgow, KY to Allen Baker Waggener (d) and Gertrude Gentry Waggener (d), Barbara spent her youth between Burkesville, KY and Winter Park, FL

She was a member of Columbia Christian Church

In the early 60's, Barbara owned and operated the Merry Go Round Nursery School which is fondly remembered by many who attended.

She was a Cub Scout den mother, Brownie and Girl Scout leader, 4-H leader, an avid animal lover and an excellent gardener and cook. Barbara and her friend, Ivy Collins French(d), operated a catering business in Columbia, KY and Barbara went on to co-own and co-manage the Briarpatch Restaurant in Danville, KY

Her love for travel, especially visiting the mountains and ocean, was only surpassed by her greatest passion which was her family. She was a loving wife, wonderful mother and exceptional Gran Gran.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Charles Barnes, daughter, Lee (Bud) Willis of Naples, FL, son, Bob (Alissa) Barnes of Columbia, KY, granddaughter, Payton Barnes of Nashville, TN and grandson, Logan (Emily) Barnes and their infant son Beau of Russell Springs, KY and her special caregiver, Angie Cash.

Other survivors include, niece Becky (Richard) Rowe of Owensboro, KY, nephews, Billy Walker and Ben Burris both of Columbia, KY, cousins, Phyllis (Doug) Alexander of Lexington, KY, Lanny (Patsy) Judd of Burkesville, KY and Libby (Tyler,d.) of Goodlettsville, TN

Barbara was preceded in death by her brother and best friend, David Allen Waggener

Honorary pallbearers: Lanny Judd, Doug Alexander, Bro. Terry White, Billy Walker, Ben Burris, Bill Vittitoe

In lieu of flowers, Barbara requested donation be made to the Columbia Christian Church

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.grissommartin.com.


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Grissom-Martin Funeral Home
Located one block off the Square at 200 Campbellsville Street in Columbia, KY.
To reach David and Cathy Martin, phone (270)-384-2149, or e-mail: grissomfuneralhome@windstream.net.
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Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Established 1922 | 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY 42728 | Jeff Jessie, Owner
270-384-2145, www.stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com, email stottspm@duo-county.com


Barbara Barnes, 86, Columbia, KY (1938-2024)



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