02/17/2026
With hearts anchored in hope and the promises of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we announce that our beloved Mary Louise Barnes entered eternal rest on Friday, February 13, 2026, after a courageous and faith-filled journey through a long-term illness. Surrounded by love and covered in prayer, she went home to be with the Lord.
Born on July 31, 1941, in Elora, TN, Louise lived a life devoted to Christ, family, and service. She was a retiree of DuPont after 29 years. Above all titles and accomplishments, she was known as a faithful servant of God and a true prayer warrior. Lou believed deeply in the power of prayer and spent countless hours interceding for family, friends, church members, and even strangers.
Though she endured illness for many years, Louise faced each day with unwavering faith, grace, gratitude, perseverance, compassion, and steadfast trust in God’s perfect will.
Louise was a devoted spouse of 62 years and survived by her lifelong sweetheart, Euell Barnes, their son David Barnes (Lori), Grandson Ty Barnes, Granddaughter Tia Barnes, countless nieces, nephews, and cousins. She cherished her time spent with them all, especially her grandkids. She loved flowers, travel, watching deer, cooking, and attending church.
She is preceded in death by her father William Henry Sharp and Mother Clara Mae Sharp, and, as the youngest of 16 siblings, 8 brothers and 7 sisters.
While we grieve the physical loss of someone so dear, we rejoice in knowing that Lou is healed, whole, and rejoicing in the presence of the Lord. As Scripture assures us in 2 Timothy 4:7, “She fought the good fight, she finished the race, she kept the faith.”
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday February 19, 2026, at the chapel of Williamson & Sons funeral home. The family will receive friends on Wednesday February 19th 4:00 - 7:00 PM. All who were touched by Lou's amazing spirit, prayers, and love are welcome to join in honoring a life beautifully lived for Christ.
In lieu of flowers, you can donate in her memory to Hospice of Chattanooga. We were tremendously blessed to have such wonderful caregivers for her last few months. You can honor Louise’s legacy by continuing to pray for one another and by extending kindness wherever God leads you.
“Well done, good and faithful servant.” – Matthew 25:23
Condolences and memories can be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379.
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