Mrs Christine Fairchild Barnes

August 23, 1932 - November 1, 2020

Christine Fairchild Barnes Carthage, MS Christine went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 01, 2020. She was 88 years young. Christine was the seventh child of seven born to N.W. (Nath) and Leo (Withers) Fairchild on August 23, 1932 and was raised in the Cherry Chapel Community. She was preceded in death by her husband of seventy years, E.L Barnes with whom she shared their home with in Carthage, MS. She is survived by her two children, Bud Barnes (Cathy) and Shelia Barnes. She has four grandchildren, Mike Barnes (Johnna), Egie Pierce (Tony), Sherron Adams (D.P.) and Shaina Williams (Richard). She was blessed with fourteen Great-Grandchildren and four Great-Great-Grandchildren. Loved by all who knew her, Christine only spoke words of kindness and spiritual encouragement in a soft gentle voice. She was a member of Freetrade Church of God and loved the Lord and her church with her whole heart. She worked at Garan, Inc. for 35 plus years and loved everyday of it. After retirement, she enjoyed gardening, taking care of her beloved husband and spending time with family and friends and serving her Lord and Savior. Visitation will be at 10:00 am with the funeral following at 1:00 pm, November 3, 2020 at Freetrade Church of God. Burial will be at Moore Cemetery in the Cherry Chapel Community. Pallbearers are Jache McMillan, Drew McMillan, Donovan Barnes, Hunter Adams, Dennison Adams, Jake Adams, and Tristin Ray.