Doris Barnette, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Sept. 12, 2015. This day, heaven received another angel.
Doris was born Dec. 10, 1934 to the late Memphis and Garnet Hively. Doris was a homemaker and loving mother to five children, devoting her life to caring for her family. She enjoyed taking special family trips, fishing, gardening, hiking, reading, sewing and sea shelling. She was talented at cooking, baking and crafting. Her many talents were shared with her children and grandchildren. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Bill Barnette, and dear son, Rodney Barnette.
Those left to cherish her memories include her son, Tim Barnette and wife, Nancee; daughters, Vickie Kessell, Toni Staats and husband, Mike, and Tina Turner and husband, Mike; six grandchildren, Joshua Harrison and wife, Sarah, Katie Potter and husband, Jeffrey, Emilee Kahn and husband, Daniel, Jordan Randolph, Jake Randolph and Cory Staats; four great-grandchildren, Araya Harrison, Briar Harrison, Beau Potter and Caroline Potter; sister, Barbara Young and husband, Frank; and sister-in-law, Linda Sayre and husband, Jerry.
Doris gave immeasurable comfort, support, courage and strength to her late husband, Bill, during his seven-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was selfless. Her life's values were a good example to all who knew her. Her giving nature continues after death as she donated her body to WVU Medical School for research. At her request, there will be no services.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Jonathan Lilly for his compassionate care as he guided the family with his wisdom during her illness.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, has been entrusted with the arrangements.