Barbara Jean Harness

Barbara Jean Harness age 89, of Clinton, was born on September 23, 1936. On January 1, 2026, she was joyfully welcomed into her eternal home by her Lord and Savior, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rev. Charles "Popeye" Harness; her parents Gid and Mattie Golden; her father and mother in law Elmer and Ruby Harness; her siblings Earl Golden, Roy (Jessie) Golden, Inez (Glenn) Foust, Betty Jo (Kenneth) Raines, Thelma (Willard) Melton, Bernice (Boyd) Walker, Arnold Golden, Wanda Lou Golden; her brother-in-law Rex DeVoe; and son-in-law Greg Davis.

Barbara leaves behind a legacy of faith and love and is survived by her children, Teresa (Jerry) Farmer, and Wesley (Ginger) Harness. Grandchildren: Joshua Davis, Haylea Bates, Alyssa (Kerry) Grimes, Tanner (Katherine) Harness, Sydney (Noah) Patterson, Maggie, Jonas, and Sami Harness. Great Grandchildren: Braxton, Bentlee, Blue, Bear, Bennett, Briar, Blake, Allison, Ezra, Avery, and Hailey. She is also survived by her devoted sister-in-law Clara "Tootsie" DeVoe and Judy Golden, along with many cherished extended family members and her much loved church family.

Barbara was a woman of unwavering faith who wholeheartedly served alongside her husband as a pastor's wife for many years. She was a longtime and faithful member of Island Ford Baptist Church where she lived out her love for Christ through service, kindness, and prayer. Though she wore many titles throughout her life, her most treasured roles were those of Mom and Mamaw, which she embraced with great joy and devotion.

Her life was a testimony of God's grace, and her legacy will continue through the generations she loved so deeply.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm, Tuesday, January 6, 2025, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. Her service will follow in the chapel with her great-grandson, Braxton Bates and Rev. Randy Norton officiating. Friends will meet at 10:30 am, Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home and go in procession to Hillvale Baptist Church Cemetery for an 11:00 am graveside service.

Pallbearers will include Joshua Davis, Tanner Harness, Jonas Harness, Braxton Bates, Blue Bates, Kerry Grimes, Bennett Grimes, Briar Grimes, and Noah Patterson

Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Holleygamble.com

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