Patsy Barnes

Patsy Floyd Barnes, 80, of Asheboro, passed away on October 6, 2025, at her home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2025, in the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Brian Faircloth officiating. Burial will follow at Back Creek Friends Meeting Cemetery.

Born on August 2, 1945, in Guilford County, NC, Patsy was the daughter of the late Thomas Calvin Floyd and Versie Mae Fulp Floyd. She worked at Black and Decker for many years and later retired from the Hampton Inn. When she was younger, Patsy sang with the Bluegrass Buddies, her family's country and bluegrass group. Patsy enjoyed reading, gardening and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, Patsy was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Bristow; and brothers, Thomas "Buster" Floyd, Jr., Buddy Floyd, Terrel Floyd and J.C. Floyd.

Surviving are her husband, Tommy L. Barnes of the home; sons, William “Billy” Bristow, of FL, Timothy "Timmy" Bristow, of FL; daughter, Melissa McDonald (Michael), of Asheboro; grandchildren, Makayla McDonald, Sasha Smith, Mandy Beckham, Tabitha Bristow, Jody Bristow, Zachary Bristow; great grandchildren, Nevaeh Harrington, Deja Harrington, Logan Manalo, Miley Manalo; and her loyal loving canine companion, Dixie, who never left her side.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 - 1:45 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service, at Ridge Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203.