Jacqueline “Jackie” Barnes, 88, went to her heavenly home on Monday, March 30, 2026, at her home. Jackie was born May 27, 1937, in Alexander County, N.C., the daughter of the late Bryce C. Brookshire and Gertrude Elder Brookshire.

Jackie worked in the furniture industry for most of her working career and was a faithful member at Millersville Baptist Church for almost 40 years. She enjoyed sewing, traveling, and going to eat fish. She was known as Nanny to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Barnes; her brothers, Jerry Brookshire and Larry Brookshire, and an infant brother, Leroy Brookshire.

Family members left to cherish and honor Jackie’s memories include her daughters, Darlene Childers (Larry) of Hiddenite, Elaine Houston (Tommy) of Conover, and Denise Marlowe of Taylorsville; her grandchildren, Shannon Walker (Angie), Kelly Walker (Ashlie), Angie Childers-Guillen, Matt Childers, Jeremy Marlowe, and Wesley Marlowe; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends from 2 until 3:45 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Millersville Baptist Church with the funeral service to follow at 4 p.m. Pastor Bill Orren and Pastor Brian Kerley will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Millersville Christian Academy. Condolences may be sent to www.adamsfunerals.com.

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to be serving the family of Jacqueline “Jackie” Barnes.