Linda Sue Holley Barnes
July 14, 1946 -
April 7, 2020

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A memorial service for Mrs. Linda Sue Holly Barnes, age 73, of Fayetteville, TN. will be conducted Saturday April 17, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Beech Grove United Methodist Church, with Bro. Alan Shedd officiating. Visitation with the family will be 1 p.m. Saturday April 17, 2021 until time of service.

Linda was born on July 14, 1946 in Giles Co., TN to the late Willie and Gladys Fulton Holley. She passed away on April 7, 2020 at Lincoln Medical Center. Mrs. Barnes was a graduate of the Boonshill School and a member of Beech Grove United Methodist Church. She dearly loved her church family and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Thomas Henry Barnes; son, Thomas Henry (Debra) Barnes, II of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Zachary (Ryleigh) Barnes, Hannah LaMarca, and Nicholas Barnes; great-grandchildren, John Luke Barnes and Jordy Barnes; nephew, Travis (Elizabeth) Holley; and a great-nephew, Troy Holley. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Barnes was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Holley.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Linda Sue Holly Barnes.

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As a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic and concern for the family of Mrs. Barnes, services will be private at this time. A public gathering may be scheduled for a later date. To honor social distancing and still allowing our community to support families in their time of need, you can sign the online guestbook at higginsfh.com. If you do not have access to the internet you may drop a card or condolence off at Higgins Funeral Home.

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54 Comments

  1. Mary Ann Tackett

    Tom Until I say you at the Trump BBQ I had no idea you had lost Linda. I am so very sorry for your loss. I have lost a mate and it’s a very sorry stressful life but life does go on and we go on with it, cause as time waits for no one, we too will be going on too. have a good rest of your life and remember she loved u so much.

    Reply
  2. Trudy Ihne

    Dear Tom
    I got words from Fayetteville that your lovely Linda went to another world.
    I know your pain Tom, but words cannot ease the sorrow that is in your heart today.
    Take each day as it comes and live in peace and health.
    With “DEEPEST SYMPATHY” on the loss of your wonderful wife and friend Linda.
    With good thoughts.
    Love, Trudy

    Reply
  3. Stan, Emily and Mark Pitcock

    So sorry to hear of the passing of Linda. She was such a kind and lovely lady. Will always remember our earlier years when Mrs. Gladys raised our son, Mark until he started to school. You and all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Reply
  4. Terry Lewter

    My deepest condolences to all the Barnes family and friends! I worked with Linda many years ago at the Walmart. My heart and prayers for Tom and Thomas and all her family and friends!

    Reply
  5. Kim McWhirter

    Praying for you Tom and your family.

    Reply
  6. Tina Journey

    So sorry for your loss. Linda was a very sweet lady. Tommy, many prayers for y’all during this time.

    Reply
  7. Mike & Pam Mills

    Tom and family – want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Ms. Linda was a gracious lady and will be greatly missed by all.
    Mike & Pam

    Reply
  8. Regina & Martha Shelton

    To: Barnes Family,
    We are thinking of you during this difficult time.

    Reply
  9. Barbara Faulkner

    Tom and family, I am so sorry for Linda’s loss. Praying for God’s comfort. You were blessed to spend so many good years together.

    For sure, I want to do anything I can to help, but my hands are tied at this time. Love you.

    Reply
  10. Lori Renegar Burton

    Edna Pardon Renegar says : Tom and Family, I was sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

    Reply
  11. Howard and Charlotte Bobbitt

    Linda will be missed from our church family, you could always depend on her for her support. She will be flying high and breathing easy with the angels.

    Reply
  12. David Beddingfield and Teresa Higgs

    Tom we are sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. Prayers to you and your family during this time.

    Reply
  13. Dennis and Marie Caldwell

    Tom we are so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.

    Reply
  14. Crissy Phillips McAnally

    Mr Tom and family, I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs Barnes. She was a very sweet lady. Praying for the family!!

    Reply
  15. bill barnes

    Tom, we have lost another great lady. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

    Reply
  16. David and Lesia (CiCI) Bergman

    The Barnes Family , We are so sorry for your loss. Please know your families are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you during this time and always. Love you

    Reply
  17. Judy Stafford

    Tom and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with y’all during this time. Judy Stafford

    Reply
  18. Paulette McBride and Dan Geringswald

    Dan and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of Linda. We had the pleasure of getting to know Linda over the last three years. We loved her and we will certainly miss her dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tom and the family as you go through this time of loss.

    Reply
  19. Farrell & Janice Harwell

    We are so very sorry for your loss. She was a special lady. Thoughts & prayers for all the family.

    Reply
  20. Becky Sisk

    So sorry to hear about your loss. May God comfort you during this time of great sadness

    Reply
  21. Randall Slayton

    Tom,I’m so sorry for your loss and may God Bless you and help you get through this sad time.

    Reply
  22. Jane Harmening

    Tom, My heart is breaking for you. She was such a wonderful friend and human. Praying for you and all the family.

    Reply
  23. Nancy Barnes woods

    So sorry to hear about Linda my prayers go out to all the family

    Reply
  24. Linda F. Williams

    I am so sorry for your loss. Linda was a really good person. God be with you all.

    Reply
  25. Jerrel and Glennara

    Linda was a very special person. We are so sorry to learn of her passing.

    Reply
  26. Bill & Dee Dee Sneed

    Tommy and family we are so very sorry for your loss. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.

    Reply
  27. Alice George

    So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. Worked with her for many years. May God be with you all in this most difficult time.

    Reply
  28. Ron & Susan Arrick

    Tom,,
    Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this sad time. Linda was such a sweet lady. She will be truly missed and remembered by many. You have our deepest sympathy.

    Reply
  29. Sandy Neal

    Dear Tom and Family I am so sorry for
    your loss, Linda was such a dear person. I loved her and will miss her so much. My love is sent to you all at this time. If you need to talk, know that I am here for you. Hugs, Sandy

    Reply
  30. Linda Watson Mullins

    Tom and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Linda was a friend and Boonshill classmate. May God and your memories you hold close in your heart comfort you in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Reply
  31. Tina Barnes

    Uncle Tom and Tommy prayers to you during this time. I will remember all the family times together. Love you all

    Reply
  32. Anita Johnson

    I am so sorry for your loss. I always liked Linda. She had the sweetest smile which even made her eyes crinkle…May God give you peace as you travel this unwanted journey.

    Reply
  33. Tony and Lereca Swinford and DeWayna ,Phil Shelton

    We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are the family at this time.

    Reply
  34. Maryse Buck

    Tom, I am so sorry for your loss. We will all miss Linda. Love and Prayers for You and Your Family. Love, Maryse

    Reply
  35. Dedra Baker

    So sorry for your loss.

    Reply
  36. Diane knowles

    Dear Barnes family,
    We are so sorry to hear about Linda’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time and days to come.

    Billy snd Shirley Spray and families

    Reply
  37. Tammy Mitchell

    Tommy, Debra & kids, Ryleigh & family.
    So sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

    Reply
  38. Paula Pitts

    Tom it is with a heavy heart that I say how sorry to hear about Ms.Linda she was a sweet and kind person to everyone.God be with you all.

    Reply
  39. Kim Crabtree

    So sorry for your loss know that your family is in our prayers and thoughts

    Reply
  40. Donnie Currin

    Sorry for your loss really liked working at Wal-Mart with Linda. I will be here if you need someone to talk.

    Reply
  41. Terri Kerbo

    We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Prayers of peace and comfort from our family to yours
    The Kerbo’s

    Reply
  42. Rhonda Honey Wilbanks

    I’m heartbroken by your loss of such a beautiful lady…. I worked with her as a kid at Big K as kid…she was a blessing to the young people she took under her wings and thought us good work Etiquette…I known Ms Linda will be deeply missed…

    Reply
  43. Pete and Debbie Wells

    Tom and family, we are so very sorry. Linda was a wonderful lady and will be missed. Prayers for all!

    Reply
  44. Wanda Shelton

    Dear Barnes Family,
    I am so so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. My prayers go out to you all.

    Reply
  45. Allison Heffington

    Chief Barnes and family,
    Saddened to hear of the loss of Mrs. Linda. Know I will be praying for each of you in the days ahead.

    Reply
  46. Darrin Simms

    Im so sorry to hear of Linda’s Passing, May the good Lord comfort you and your family during this time. Prayers and thoughts from the Simms Family ( Darrin, Nan, Jessica, Andrew, and Karla )

    Reply
  47. Gay Parsley

    Tom & family, so sorry for your loss. Linda was such a friendly and kind person and I thought so much of her. Prayers for comfort and strength at this time. God Bless all

    Reply
  48. Jane Pendergrass

    Tom & Family
    The Pendergrass Family sends our sincere
    sympathy to you at this time of loss. You
    will be in our thoughts and prayers.

    Reply
  49. Odessa McDonald Dangerfield

    I’m so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. I worked with her for many years at Wal-Mart and grew to love her as a friend. Your family has always been such kind people and I’m blessed for your friendship. I will keep each of you in my prayers. May God comfort you in this difficult time and in the days and times ahead. I love you all.

    Reply
    • Shirley Mann

      Tom I’m sending love, hugs and prayers.

      Reply
  50. Judy Brown

    I’ve known Linda for many many years very sweet lady she will be missed.

    Reply
  51. Pam Hobbs Stanley

    Tom I’m so sorry for your loss! Praying for U during this time. Linda will be missed. Love U.

    Reply
    • Shirley Mann

      Tom and family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending love hugs and prayers. She was a friend from school. Always loved Linda

      Reply
    • Ken Barbed

      Tom and family so sorry for your loss, praying for you and your family.
      Ken &. Carol Zbarnes

      Reply

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54 Comments

  1. Mary Ann Tackett

    Tom Until I say you at the Trump BBQ I had no idea you had lost Linda. I am so very sorry for your loss. I have lost a mate and it’s a very sorry stressful life but life does go on and we go on with it, cause as time waits for no one, we too will be going on too. have a good rest of your life and remember she loved u so much.

    Reply
  2. Trudy Ihne

    Dear Tom
    I got words from Fayetteville that your lovely Linda went to another world.
    I know your pain Tom, but words cannot ease the sorrow that is in your heart today.
    Take each day as it comes and live in peace and health.
    With “DEEPEST SYMPATHY” on the loss of your wonderful wife and friend Linda.
    With good thoughts.
    Love, Trudy

    Reply
  3. Stan, Emily and Mark Pitcock

    So sorry to hear of the passing of Linda. She was such a kind and lovely lady. Will always remember our earlier years when Mrs. Gladys raised our son, Mark until he started to school. You and all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Reply
  4. Terry Lewter

    My deepest condolences to all the Barnes family and friends! I worked with Linda many years ago at the Walmart. My heart and prayers for Tom and Thomas and all her family and friends!

    Reply
  5. Kim McWhirter

    Praying for you Tom and your family.

    Reply
  6. Tina Journey

    So sorry for your loss. Linda was a very sweet lady. Tommy, many prayers for y’all during this time.

    Reply
  7. Mike & Pam Mills

    Tom and family – want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Ms. Linda was a gracious lady and will be greatly missed by all.
    Mike & Pam

    Reply
  8. Regina & Martha Shelton

    To: Barnes Family,
    We are thinking of you during this difficult time.

    Reply
  9. Barbara Faulkner

    Tom and family, I am so sorry for Linda’s loss. Praying for God’s comfort. You were blessed to spend so many good years together.

    For sure, I want to do anything I can to help, but my hands are tied at this time. Love you.

    Reply
  10. Lori Renegar Burton

    Edna Pardon Renegar says : Tom and Family, I was sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

    Reply
  11. Howard and Charlotte Bobbitt

    Linda will be missed from our church family, you could always depend on her for her support. She will be flying high and breathing easy with the angels.

    Reply
  12. David Beddingfield and Teresa Higgs

    Tom we are sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. Prayers to you and your family during this time.

    Reply
  13. Dennis and Marie Caldwell

    Tom we are so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.

    Reply
  14. Crissy Phillips McAnally

    Mr Tom and family, I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs Barnes. She was a very sweet lady. Praying for the family!!

    Reply
  15. bill barnes

    Tom, we have lost another great lady. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

    Reply
  16. David and Lesia (CiCI) Bergman

    The Barnes Family , We are so sorry for your loss. Please know your families are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you during this time and always. Love you

    Reply
  17. Judy Stafford

    Tom and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with y’all during this time. Judy Stafford

    Reply
  18. Paulette McBride and Dan Geringswald

    Dan and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of Linda. We had the pleasure of getting to know Linda over the last three years. We loved her and we will certainly miss her dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tom and the family as you go through this time of loss.

    Reply
  19. Farrell & Janice Harwell

    We are so very sorry for your loss. She was a special lady. Thoughts & prayers for all the family.

    Reply
  20. Becky Sisk

    So sorry to hear about your loss. May God comfort you during this time of great sadness

    Reply
  21. Randall Slayton

    Tom,I’m so sorry for your loss and may God Bless you and help you get through this sad time.

    Reply
  22. Jane Harmening

    Tom, My heart is breaking for you. She was such a wonderful friend and human. Praying for you and all the family.

    Reply
  23. Nancy Barnes woods

    So sorry to hear about Linda my prayers go out to all the family

    Reply
  24. Linda F. Williams

    I am so sorry for your loss. Linda was a really good person. God be with you all.

    Reply
  25. Jerrel and Glennara

    Linda was a very special person. We are so sorry to learn of her passing.

    Reply
  26. Bill & Dee Dee Sneed

    Tommy and family we are so very sorry for your loss. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.

    Reply
  27. Alice George

    So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. Worked with her for many years. May God be with you all in this most difficult time.

    Reply
  28. Ron & Susan Arrick

    Tom,,
    Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this sad time. Linda was such a sweet lady. She will be truly missed and remembered by many. You have our deepest sympathy.

    Reply
  29. Sandy Neal

    Dear Tom and Family I am so sorry for
    your loss, Linda was such a dear person. I loved her and will miss her so much. My love is sent to you all at this time. If you need to talk, know that I am here for you. Hugs, Sandy

    Reply
  30. Linda Watson Mullins

    Tom and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Linda was a friend and Boonshill classmate. May God and your memories you hold close in your heart comfort you in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Reply
  31. Tina Barnes

    Uncle Tom and Tommy prayers to you during this time. I will remember all the family times together. Love you all

    Reply
  32. Anita Johnson

    I am so sorry for your loss. I always liked Linda. She had the sweetest smile which even made her eyes crinkle…May God give you peace as you travel this unwanted journey.

    Reply
  33. Tony and Lereca Swinford and DeWayna ,Phil Shelton

    We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are the family at this time.

    Reply
  34. Maryse Buck

    Tom, I am so sorry for your loss. We will all miss Linda. Love and Prayers for You and Your Family. Love, Maryse

    Reply
  35. Dedra Baker

    So sorry for your loss.

    Reply
  36. Diane knowles

    Dear Barnes family,
    We are so sorry to hear about Linda’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time and days to come.

    Billy snd Shirley Spray and families

    Reply
  37. Tammy Mitchell

    Tommy, Debra & kids, Ryleigh & family.
    So sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

    Reply
  38. Paula Pitts

    Tom it is with a heavy heart that I say how sorry to hear about Ms.Linda she was a sweet and kind person to everyone.God be with you all.

    Reply
  39. Kim Crabtree

    So sorry for your loss know that your family is in our prayers and thoughts

    Reply
  40. Donnie Currin

    Sorry for your loss really liked working at Wal-Mart with Linda. I will be here if you need someone to talk.

    Reply
  41. Terri Kerbo

    We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Prayers of peace and comfort from our family to yours
    The Kerbo’s

    Reply
  42. Rhonda Honey Wilbanks

    I’m heartbroken by your loss of such a beautiful lady…. I worked with her as a kid at Big K as kid…she was a blessing to the young people she took under her wings and thought us good work Etiquette…I known Ms Linda will be deeply missed…

    Reply
  43. Pete and Debbie Wells

    Tom and family, we are so very sorry. Linda was a wonderful lady and will be missed. Prayers for all!

    Reply
  44. Wanda Shelton

    Dear Barnes Family,
    I am so so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. My prayers go out to you all.

    Reply
  45. Allison Heffington

    Chief Barnes and family,
    Saddened to hear of the loss of Mrs. Linda. Know I will be praying for each of you in the days ahead.

    Reply
  46. Darrin Simms

    Im so sorry to hear of Linda’s Passing, May the good Lord comfort you and your family during this time. Prayers and thoughts from the Simms Family ( Darrin, Nan, Jessica, Andrew, and Karla )

    Reply
  47. Gay Parsley

    Tom & family, so sorry for your loss. Linda was such a friendly and kind person and I thought so much of her. Prayers for comfort and strength at this time. God Bless all

    Reply
  48. Jane Pendergrass

    Tom & Family
    The Pendergrass Family sends our sincere
    sympathy to you at this time of loss. You
    will be in our thoughts and prayers.

    Reply
  49. Odessa McDonald Dangerfield

    I’m so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. I worked with her for many years at Wal-Mart and grew to love her as a friend. Your family has always been such kind people and I’m blessed for your friendship. I will keep each of you in my prayers. May God comfort you in this difficult time and in the days and times ahead. I love you all.

    Reply
    • Shirley Mann

      Tom I’m sending love, hugs and prayers.

      Reply
  50. Judy Brown

    I’ve known Linda for many many years very sweet lady she will be missed.

    Reply
  51. Pam Hobbs Stanley

    Tom I’m so sorry for your loss! Praying for U during this time. Linda will be missed. Love U.

    Reply
    • Shirley Mann

      Tom and family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending love hugs and prayers. She was a friend from school. Always loved Linda

      Reply
    • Ken Barbed

      Tom and family so sorry for your loss, praying for you and your family.
      Ken &. Carol Zbarnes

      Reply

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