Betty Barnes Obituary
We bid farewell to Betty Barnes of Blackstone, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 1, 2026 at the age of 93. Betty touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Barnes to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Thomas and Ruby Dudley Rowles; her husband William Thomas Barnes, III; and her daughter Mary Blackwell Barnes. She is survived by: her daughters, Susan Nash (Eddie), Anne VanWart (Roger) and Martha Reed (David); her grandchildren, Kate Nash Roberts (Mike), Sarah Nash, Kendall VanWart, Margaret Reed Stiefel (Nick) and Mary Preston Reed; her great grandchildren, Kara, Hallie and Mackenzie Roberts; her brother-in-law Dr. Letcher B. Barnes; and her niece Bettie Barnes Paine (Bill).
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 200 Church Street, Blackstone, VA 23824, or to HELP (Helping Every Life Prosper), P.O. Box 245, Blackstone, VA 23824.
