Janie Barnes Wise died peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. She was born on October 20, 1923, in Rowan County to the late Henry Eugene Barnes and Geneva Blalock Barnes. She graduated from Woodleaf High School and attended Lenoir-Rhyne College for two years. When the United States entered World War II, she went to Washington, DC to be a clerk-typist at the War Department. When her high school sweetheart returned after the war, they were married and had one daughter. Janie worked at Mt. Ulla Elementary School as a teacher assistant for almost 20 years. Janie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Her advice was,";Make young friends" She visited and communicated with countless friends of all ages throughout her life and loved to entertain family and friends in her home. Her best friend was Jesus, and she served Him faithfully and with joy. She loved everyone just like her Savior loves everyone. Living independently and driving until shortly after her 96th birthday, she taught us all how";to grow old gracefully" Her wisdom, strength and beautiful smile will be missed by all who knew her. A member of Enon Baptist Church, Janie served faithfully as a teacher, leader and mentor as long as she was able. She was a member of the Faith Bible Sunday School Class and the Mary Dryer Missionary Circle. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Clarence G. Wise, her brothers, Dr. H.E. Barnes, Jr. and Raymond D. Barnes, her sisters, Kathryn B. Yarbro, Elizabeth B. Overcash, and Rosa Mae B. Myers, her grandson V. Christopher Pinkston, grandson-in-law, Charles";Bill"; Marcum, nephew, J.R. Overcash, Jr. and niece, Ellen Overcash. Janie is survived by her daughter, Betty W. Pinkston and son-in-law, Gary B. Pinkston, special son, Rev. Dr. Larry Bost, granddaughter, Ashley Pinkston Marcum and granddaughter-in-law, Sabrina G. Pinkston of Mooresville, great-grandchildren Cecile and Gabrielle Marcum and Salvatore and Elena Pinkston, nieces, Sylvia O. Timmons of Lancaster, SC and Geneva M. Allen of Salisbury, nephew Gene Myers of Woodleaf. Due to coronavirus precautions, a private family burial will be conducted at Enon Baptist Church with Pastor Jeff Kincaid officiating. The family expresses sincere thanks to Novant Hospice for their excellent care during Janie's final months, especially to nurse, Karen Lockhart and CNA, Kelly Wood. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Enon Baptist Church, 1875 Enon Church Road, Salisbury, NC 28147 or Mercy Ships, PO Box 1930, Garden Valley, TX 75771-1930, MercyShips.org. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Wise family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Salisbury Post on Mar. 19, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Janie Wise

9 Entries

Ted M. Miller

March 21, 2020

Betty, I am so sorrowful to hear of your mother's death. Her easy going ways brought happiness to so many people. Vee enjoyed team teaching with Janie. And there were those trips to Fort Caswell and the wonderful times we had together. I am sorry that we will not have a public service for her - the Enon Church would be running over. You and your family are in out prayers.
Rev. Ted Miller.

Kelly Woods

March 21, 2020

She told me I was one of her angels. She is one of mine. She was the brightness of my mornings. She made me smile and ready to start my day. She would tell me everyday to watch my every step and to remember my children were my blessings. Rest peacefully Ms. Janie.

Dovie Beaver

March 20, 2020

Betty, I am so sorry for your loss . I know your Mom was a special lady. You and Gary are in my prayers !! With Love...Dovie

Kathy Vestal

March 19, 2020

A very special lady. I was her deacon for several years, and although I moved to a different church 8-9 years ago and have only seen her once since then, we never stopped sending each other birthday or Christmas cards. I treasure fond memories of holding her hand in the hospital, visiting in her home and admiring her flowers, guiding her through a particularly difficult situation, taking her out for her birthday lunch, and even sometimes taking her along when I visited others. And there was the time when the church faced an issue that the leadership was trying to figure out how to handle, and she quietly and singlehandedly took care of it and said, "It's done." I don't think there was ever a time, even at a Sunday service, that Janie didn't tell me (and anyone else) "Jesus loves you, and so do I." Jesus was surely her closest friend, and she was a reflection of his kind and gentle spirit.

Ellen Simmons

March 19, 2020

Betty, you and your family are in our prayers. Aunt Janie was truly one in a million! Love to you all during this difficult time.

Howie Shaver

March 19, 2020

To the most wonderful lady that I ever knew growing up, next to my mother. She taught me a great deal about living for our LORD JESUS. She was such a special lady. She will be remembered always by myself and my family

Lisa

March 19, 2020

Mom, Chris and I will greatly miss her beautiful smile and the love she showed us. We're will always be here for anything you need help with. Much love, Ina,Chris, and Lisa

Priscillia McCullough

March 19, 2020

Betty and family, so sorry for your loss. She was such a wonderful lady, so sweet and caring. I thought of her often even if I did not see her. I know she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Eugene Poteat

March 18, 2020

I was sorrowed to hear of your passing. You were a great mentor to me growing up in Enon Baptist Church. I have great memories of our conversations in your home. I will remember you fondly.

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