Mary Kathryn Barnes of Henderson

January 7, 1926 - February 25, 2022

Kathryn Barnes Henderson: Mary Kathryn Barnes age 96, died at her home in Henderson, Friday February 25, 2022. She was born in McNairy County, TN on January 7, 1926, daughter of the late Rufus Cletus and Mamie Sue Kennedy Howell. She grew up and attended schools in McNairy County. She went to work for Brown Shoe Company in 1949 and retired in 1989. She married Buford G. “Crockett” Barnes in 1953 and they made their home in Chester County. He preceded her in death on April 14, 2003 after 49 years of marriage. She was also a foster grandparent for the Chester County School system for several years and was a member of the Henderson Church of Christ. She is survived by a son, Greg Barnes of Henderson; three grandchildren Heather Barnes of Jackson, Rachel Barnes of Alamo, TN; Carla Schmitt of Jackson and one sister, Peggy Locke of Ramer, TN. In addition to her parents and husband Crockett, she was preceded in death by a son, Buford Timothy Barnes; a stepdaughter Janice Schmitt; two brothers R.C. Howell and Ronnie Barnes and a sister Ruth Laverne Cupples. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson’s East Main Chapel with Billy Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Henderson City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at East Main Chapel on Monday, February 28 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson 731-989-2421