Lorene (Pennell) Barnes

            Lorene P. Barnes, age 95, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Carolina Caring in Newton.

            Lorene was born February 28, 1930, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Ray Pennell and Maebelle Herman Pennell.

            Lorene was a farmer and a homemaker but previously she worked at Holly Farm and Lewittes. She was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She loved her flowers, and enjoyed her garden. She loved to cook especially for family gatherings.

            Including her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband, Thomas “Tommy” Barnes; her sons, Robert Barnes, Bobby Barnes; 11 brothers and sisters.

            Those left to cherish and honor Lorene’s memories include: her daughter, Brenda Chatham of Reagan, TN; her grandchildren, Brian Barnes (Jill), Joshua Baker (Angelina), Kevin Hope (Janet), Chad Barnes, Anthony Barnes (Aislinn), Teresa Rivera (Rick), Charles Chatham (Rose), Mark Chatham (Anita), Johnny Chatham; 14 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; her caregivers, Gail Baker and Joyce Barnes.

            The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, February 13, 2026, at Adams Funeral Home.

            The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 14, 2026, St. Paul Lutheran Church. Pastor David Carver will officiate. Burial will be at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery. The body will lie-in-state 30 minutes prior to the service.

            Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church.

            Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.

            Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Lorene P. Barnes.  

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