Joanne Parker Barnes, 94, passed away at her home, early Sunday morning, Oct. 15, 2023. A memorial service was held Oct. 22, at Colonial Funeral Home and Chapel in Madison. Joanne was born Jan. 21, 1929, in Wichita, Kan., to Evan and Clara Parker of Lewis, Kan. Joanne retired from a career in the General Service Administration of the Federal Government. She was active in community and civic organizations and many areas of service in Holbrook. She was an active member of Woodbine Baptist Church in Mayodan. She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Ross L. Barnes; as well as her parents, Evan and Clara Parker; and brother, Gordon Parker. She is survived by her two sons, Rod L. Barnes (Susan) and Thane E. Barnes (Susan) and daughter, Gail B. Houston (Ed); grandchildren, Melissa Meekin (Brandon), Jenna Spradlin (Brandon), Stephanie Houston and Katherine Medberry (Jake); great-grandchildren, Adrien Martin, Maddox Meekin, Elise Meekin, Jackson Meekin, Carson Spradlin, Easton Spradlin and Hudson Spradlin; nieces, Shelley and Brittney Allyn (Manny) and Connie Wagner and nephews, Jay Caywood (Sharon) and the late Don Caywood (Donna). Colonial Funeral Homes handled the arrangements. Condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net.
