Janie Lois Barnes

Janie Lois Barnes, age 73, a McMinnville, TN resident and White County, TN native was born October 17, 1947 and died May 28, 2021 at St. Thomas West following an extended illness. She was a private caregiver, and the daughter of the late James Franklin and Lula Fuqua Rollins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death husband, James Edward “Barney” Barnes; son, George Christopher Holland; and brother, Jim Rollins. Mrs. Barnes is survived by children and spouses, Jamie and Heath Griffith of McMinnville, TN, Tammy and Bob Ried of Florida, Jackie Holland Hawkins of McMinnville, TN, Emily and Brian West of Murfreesboro, TN, and Bud Holland of McMinnville, TN; fifteen grandchildren, Alicia Hale, Nick Ried, Matt (Lacie) Ried, Ashley (Micah) Black, Kristi (Kyle) Comfort, Christopher Thompson, Jack Holland, Christopher Holland, McKenley Holland, Jaelyn Holland, Holly Cherry, and Josh Thompson; fifteen great-grandchildren; three sisters, Juanita Jones of Nashville, TN, Mary Cantrell of McMinnville, TN, and Kathy (Jerry) Hudson of McMinnville, TN; sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Rollins; and life-long friend, Jack Holland. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2021 in High’s Chapel with Steve Hillis and Don Griffith officiating. Burial will follow in New Bon Air Cemetery in White County. Visitation will be Monday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.