Carolyn Ann Barnes

Carolyn Ann Barnes, 80, of Kingsport passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Carolyn was born on December 2, 1940, in Kingsport, TN to the late Carl and Loreene Hall. She enjoyed home decorations, shopping, macramé and any type of arts and crafts. Carolyn was a devout Christian, and she loved helping others. She attended Christ Fellowship.In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by daughter, Lisa Hall.Those left to cherish Carolyn’s memory are her loving husband, Larry Barnes; daughters, Melinda Williams and husband Tim, and Karen D. Sternenberg; grandson, John Hall; brother, Jimmy Hall and wife, Judy; and several nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm on Sunday, November 7, 2021, in the Fireside Room of Oak Hill Funeral Home.A Graveside Service will follow at 1:30 pm at Oak Hill Memorial Park in Christus Garden. Dr. Phil Hoskins will officiate.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Preston Place II, 2303 N. John B. Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN 37660.The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Preston Place II, where Carolyn had resided for the past year, for the love and support shown to Carolyn and to her family. The family would also like to thank Amedisys Hospice and Carolyn’s nurse, Amanda.To share condolences and memories with the family please visit www.oakhillfh.comThe care of Carolyn Ann Barnes and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.T'was While I Was HereTwo Smiling eyes are sleepingTwo busy hands are still.The one we loved so deeplyIs resting at God's will.May she always walk in sunshine,God's love around her glowFor all the happiness she gave us,Only a few will ever know.It broke our hearts to lose her,But she did not go alone.For part of us went with herThe day God called her home.Read Obituary