Lorene P. Barnes, 95, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Carolina Caring in Newton. She was born February 28, 1930, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Ray Pennell and Maebelle Herman Pennell.

Lorene was a farmer and a homemaker. She previously she worked at Holly Farm and Lewittes. She was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She loved her flowers and enjoyed her garden. She loved to cook especially for family gatherings.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas “Tommy” Barnes; her sons, Robert Barnes and Bobby Barnes; and 11 brothers and sisters.

Those left to cherish and honor Lorene’s memories include her daughter, Brenda Chatham of Reagan, Tenn.; her grandchildren, Brian Barnes (Jill), Joshua Baker (Angelina), Kevin Hope (Janet), Chad Barnes, Anthony Barnes (Aislinn), Teresa Rivera (Rick), Charles Chatham (Rose), Mark Chatham (Anita), and Johnny Chatham; 14 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; eight great-great-great-grandchildren; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and her caregivers, Gail Baker and Joyce Barnes.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Adams Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Pastor David Carver will officiate. Burial will be at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery. The body will lie-in-state 30 minutes prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Condolences may be sent to www.adamsfunerals.com.

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to be serving the family of Lorene P. Barnes.