Ms. Elizabeth Gaye Barnes

Ms. Elizabeth Gaye Barnes age 59, of West Jefferson, NC died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at her home. Ms. Barnes was born February 3, 1954 in Albuquerque, NM to Herman Barnes and Grace Campbell. Ms. Barnes was preceded in death by her parents. Ms. Barnes loved spending time with her family and her dog, Pickles.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Billy Joe Blevins & Rev. Keith Elledge. Burial will follow in Bald Mountain Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Badger Funeral Home.

Ms. Barnes is survived by: 3 Daughters, Shannon Miller & Trish Staton both of West Jefferson & Brittany Goss of Todd, 1 Son, Shane Barnes of Taylorsville, 1 Sister, Traci Adams of Crumpler, 2 Brothers, Jim Barnes of Morganton & Mark Goins of Crumpler, 9 Grandchildren, Andy Shumate, Joshua Shumate, Tiffany Severt, McKenzie Joyal, Grayson Joyal, Emma Goss, Easton Goss, Tyler Barnes & Logan Barnes, 4 Great Grandchildren, Kirsten Shumate, Lenzie Severt, Kynnidie Severt, & Zackarrie Rodriguez, Special Friend, Nancy McClure also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Ms. Barnes's arrangements.