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Sarah BARNES Obituary
34, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on January 26, 2021, in Gainesville, FL.
Sarah was born in Hamilton, OH, on December 4, 1986, to Diane Marcum and Terry Barnes. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 2005 and attended Miami University. In 2009, she moved to Gainesville, FL.
Sarah was always the happiest person in the room and her radiant smile was contagious. She was loving, caring, friendly, generous, helpful and kind. Family and friends meant more to her than anything. She valued hard work and adored her job as store manager of Pier 1 in Ocala, FL. Sarah's favorite place to be was at the beach, covered in sunshine, surrounded by people she loved, the ocean, animals and nature.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Delores Marcum; grandfather, Clyde Marcum and other loved ones.
She is survived by her mother, Diane Marcum; brother, Joseph Barnes; loving aunts, Cindy Hacker and Lois (Bill) Nichols;
uncle, Tommy Marcum; many cousins and close friends.
Sarah's sunshine will forever shine in our hearts.
A Celebration of Life event will take place on Saturday, March 27th, at The Benison in Hamilton, from 4-6:30 PM.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Robert Klaeger
March 27, 2021
I would have said something sooner but what can you say that is going to convey everything Sarah meant to me to in words. She was my friend for three years and during that time she brought so much to my life. She was the buzz that you felt during the moment when you felt most alive. She was the music in the room. In the short time I knew her, she restored my faith that good people beautiful exist. I love her still and this world has lost something truly precious. I will never forget everything she brought to my life. I miss you!
Michael Carmack
March 26, 2021
I loved her sweet smile! We were cousins but she treated me like a close friend.Always checking up on me with a message or one of her many Snap-chat's! I love her dearly and always will! R,I,P, Sarah,
Charles Campbell
March 26, 2021
She was a pretty girl Diane and probably a lot like you so sorry for your loss.Spunk
Micky
March 22, 2021
Sarah was a special lady everyone loved her, So sorry you had to leave us so soon. May God bless you .
Rhonda
March 16, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Sarah was such a beautiful person , her presence will be cherished by all who knew and loved her...Always in our hearts...Rhonda
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