Betty F. (Garrett) Barnes

Betty F. (Garrett) Barnes, 80, of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehab. Betty was born in Wadesville on January 2, 1942, the daughter of Denzil and Katherine (Hoehn) Garrett. She was married to Terry Barnes and he preceded her in death in 2018.

Betty did various jobs throughout her life, but her focus was always on taking care of her home and family. Betty was an avid reader and enjoyed working in her garden. She also liked to work on many different craft projects and loved cooking. Betty attended the Point Township Church of the Nazarene.

She is survived by her daughters, Kristi (Bobby) Turner, and Kathy (Curtis) Owens; grandchildren, Shelena (Chris) Lantrap, Arielle (Kevin) Behricsh, Nathan (Mieka) Turner, Zachery (Carmen) Turner, Robin (Tony) Forston, and Anthony (Amanda) Owens; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Madaline (Putt) Overton, and Wilma (Tom) Jones. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Terry; brother, Paul Garrett; sisters, Diana Elliott; sister-in-law and close friend, Sylvia Barnes

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Denning Family Funeral Home, with Rev. Dallas Robinson officiating. Burial in Black’s Cemetery to follow. Visitation will take place on Sunday, October 16, 2022, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to Point Township Church of the Nazarene. Memorials can be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome.com.