of Batesville, AR
August 5, 1950 - August 4, 2024
Peggy Lee Barnes, 73, of Batesville passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024.
She was born August 5, 1950 in Newport, Arkansas to Mary Carmical.
Peggy was a super woman who loved big and was a great cook. She loved cooking and baking and always kept a cake available. She loved animals and her family very much, especially her children and grandchildren. Peggy loved life and was a great friend. She was an Elvis fan and enjoyed dancing, working in the yard, and could craft anything. She was a hairdresser for over 20 years and was always on the go.
Survivors include one son, Michael Barnes of Batesville; one daughter, Nikki Whitener (Artie) of Batesville and four grandchildren, Layla Barnes, Price Whitener, Jolee Whitener and Delta Whitener.
She is preceded in death by her mother; her husband, Michael Barnes and one son, Lynn Barnes.
Pallbearers are Artie Whitener, Michael Barnes, Jeremy McSpadden, Jason Skelton and Maurice Johnson.
Services will be held Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00am at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville with Tracy Grissom officiating. Burial will follow at Campground Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9:00am until 10:00am just before the service.
Memorials may be made in her honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Humane Society of Independence County, 5 Environmental Drive, Batesville, AR 72501.
To a very special lady I had the pleasure of working with! You will be missed by so many, RIP: Peggy Barnes, Fly High my friend !
Peggy was so special and so is her family was glad I got the privilege of caring for her prayers for all the family and her friends for comfort in the coming days love you all!
Michael and Nikki,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Peggy loved you kids so much and I know you will miss her terribly. I’m thankful that I got to know her when you guys were young. Love and prayers to you and your families.
My Beautiful Friend I Miss You.
Mikki & Nikki I am, so very sorry.
Ms Peggy will be greatly missed. She always made me smile when she always wanted a sister and she thought on me as one. Loved her.