Photo courtesy of Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Jun 27, 1947 – Jan 19, 2025
Marilyn Kay Ramsey Barnes, age 77, of Murfreesboro, TN, was born on June 27, 1947, and went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 19, 2025. A native of Sumner County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Crystell Keen Ramsey.
Marilyn is survived by her husband of 56 years, James Ray Barnes of Murfreesboro, TN; three daughters, Karen Redmon and her husband Todd, Leigh Mangum and her husband Greg, and Jennifer Ridgeway and her husband Lee all of Murfreesboro, TN; eight grandchildren, Kayla Seagle and her husband Mac, Kylee Mangum, Tyler Redmon, Abbie Messick and her husband Justin, Hannah Ridgeway, Raelee Ridgeway, Jackson Ridgeway and Cooper Mangum; one brother, James Robert Ramsey and sister in law, Bobbie Rasmey of Gallatin, TN; sister in law, Kaye Crain and her husband Lannie of Pine, LA; four nieces, Lyn Taylor and her husband Ronnie, Cynthia Pope and her husband Chris, Christina Maclean and her husband Cam, and Kendra Jackson and her husband Bobby, along with several great nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family will be held from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. The funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, January 24, 2025, at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Pastor Mike Cirricione officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Marilyn was a Christian and an active member of One Church Barfield in Murfreesboro, TN. She was a member of the hospitality team, a regular attendee at the Ladies’ Prayer group meeting on Tuesdays, and co-leader of the church’s Prayer Shawl Ministry where she, along with the group members, crocheted and prayed over beautiful shawls and blankets so that they could provide those who were sick or mourning a handmade gift that was a reminder of God’s love and comfort. Marilyn was also a member of the Gideons International Ladie’s Auxiliary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gideons International or the Prayer Shawl Ministry at One Church Barfield in memory of Marilyn.
An online guestbook for the Barnes family is available at www.woodfinchapel.com.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel. (615) 893-5151.
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Steve and I are so sorry to learn of Marilyn’s passing. She always showed kindness in her relationship with others. Our prayers are with Ray and all of the family.
Olivia and Steve McNair
February 07, 2025 | Shelbyville, TN | Friend
I have not met Marilyn, but I graduated with Ray. I wanted to extend my deepest condolescences and prayers to Ray and the family.
Linda "Elmore" Childers
January 30, 2025 | HUBERT, NC | Classmate
Kind, Gentle, Faithful, Funny, and Loving is only a glimpse of how I can describe Marilyn. She has prayed for me and with me over the years and been incredible support during my life challenge's. Her perspective was always appreciated . That woman loved her family, Boy did she love her family❣
I will miss you my friend, but I know I’ll see you again on those streets of gold!
Cyndi Dillard
January 25, 2025 | MT. Juliet, TN | Friend
Marilyn was a sweet Christian and a true southern lady. I am proud to have had her as a friend.
Marilynn Todd
January 23, 2025 | Sterling, CO | Friend
I’ve never met a more beautiful lady on the outside and inside. She and I were at the same school for awhile. She was the librarian, and I was a classroom teacher. Marilyn had a smile for everyone. We also attended the same church. Then later the family moved to Murfreesboro, and we missed them greatly. Prayers for the entire family, especially for her loving husband, Ray
Peggy & Mike McMurray
January 22, 2025 | McMinnville, TN | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. All of us at Team Currance are wishing Karen, Todd, and the entire family, peace at this time. Thinking of all of you.
Scott Gunther (Team Currance)
January 22, 2025 | Irivne, CA | Friend
Ray, so sad reading about your Marilyn. Extending my sympathy to you and your family.
Wanda Jennings Preston
January 22, 2025 | Eastvale, CA | Classmate
Tireless worker for Our Lord. In the Gideon’s Auxiliary , she and her companions strove to dispense the Personal Workers Testament with the white cover to medical personnel at a multitude of locations. Marilyn was a great personality. A smile and a kind word always at the ready. She leaves a great void in all our lives but we find solace in knowing she is resting in the arms of Our Lord. Blessings upon Coach, the daughters, their husbands, and those loving grandkids who got to be with her the...
Bill Hamblin
January 21, 2025 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friend
Sending prayers. Sure will miss her. She was really a wonderful person.
Mava Garvin
January 21, 2025 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friend