Mrs. Rita J. Barnes was called from labor to reward Sunday, January 21, 2024, in Piedmont Augusta Hospital. She was the wife of the late Roscoe Barnes.

Rita's memories will be cherished by her daughter; Tammy Lewis; bonus daughter, Sonya Barnes; grandchildren, Sharita (David), Joniece, Janae, Tamia, Lakita, Shyheim, Jada, Maleek, Jameia; eight great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and loving friends.

Funeral services will be 12:00 noon, Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Allen Chapel Baptist Church, 113 Allen Chapel Road, Waynesboro, GA. 30830. Public viewing Wednesday, from 2 pm to 6 pm at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858