Earnesteen Pearson “Teeny” Barnes, 74

Earnesteen Pearson “Teeny” Barnes, 74, of Mooresboro, passed away on Thursday, November 07, 2013. 

A native of Rutherford County, she was born on July 13, 1939, a daughter of the late Willie Lee “Winkie” Pearson and Hattie Hawkins Pearson. She was a retired beautician, textile worker and worked for P.P.G., and member of Prospect Baptist Church.

Teeny’s treasures in life were her grandsons, Jordan and Judson. She also loved her son Dennis and daughter-in-law, Tammy with a special love and pride. Her most favorite thing in life was cooking for the family, especially for the holidays. She also loved gardening and working in her yard.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, John Wayne “J.W.” Barnes; one daughter, Denise Lynn Barnes.

She is survived by her son, Dennis Barnes and wife Tammy of Rutherfordton; one brother, Ronald Pearson and wife Brenda of Cliffside; one sister, Frances Wallace and husband William A. “Jack” of Rockingham; two grandsons, Jordan Barnes and Judson Barnes; one god-daughter, Stephanie.

A celebration of life was held at Main Street Baptist Church 327 E. Main Street, Spindale, NC 28160, with the Rev. Rick Brewer and Rev. Roger Gosnell officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the Barnes family.