Betty Louise Barnes, 84, of Smithville passed away Thursday afternoon, Dec. 14, at NHC HealthCare. 

She was born Aug. 4, 1933 to her parents, the late James Milous and Eva Rose Herman Ayers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first and second husbands, George Barnes and Harold Pack, and grandson Kevin Barnes. She attended Short Mountain United Methodist Church and was a nursery worker.

Survivors include three children, Shirl Barnes of Smithville, James (Pam) Barnes of McMinnville, and Rick (Cynthia) Barnes of Smyrna; four grandchildren, Doug Barnes, April Barnes, Donnie Barnes and Gracie Barnes; nine great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter; two sisters, Ruth Wilson of Lebanon and Jody Ferrell of McMinnville. 

Funeral service was Saturday, Dec. 16, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Lori Myrick and Michael Hale officiating. Burial followed at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. 

DeKalb Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.