Mary Annette Barnes, 56, of Manchester passed from this life on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Murfreesboro, surrounded by her closest friends.

Mrs. Barnes was born in Tullahoma to her late parents Hugh Thomas Bryson and Elizabeth Ferrell Bryson. She was a homemaker all her life. Mrs. Barnes enjoyed making wreaths and making any kind of craft. She loved her cats and loved helping strays that came up to her home. She was a very unselfish person and would help anyone she could. Mrs. Barnes was an organ donor and saved two lives with her generosity. She was a loving and dedicated wife.

Mrs. Barnes is survived by her husband of 36 years, David Barnes and several nieces and nephews.

Per Mrs. Barnes wishes, she will be cremated and a service in her memory will be held at a later date.

Central Funeral Home is honored to serve the Barnes family, 931-723-7774, centralfuneralhome.com.

Central Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Tullahoma News – Jan. 8, 2025