Billie Jean Barnes, age 88 of Grassy Creek went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 15, 2020. She was born on June 30, 1932 in Polk County to the late Marvin and Francis Talley. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Barnes was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 54 years, Robert Barnes; grandson, Jeffrey Barnes; sister, Gwendolyn Talley and brother, C.M. (Bug) Talley, Jr. She is survived by sons, James (Dianna) Barnes and Dennis (Vivian) Barnes; grandchildren, Suzanne (Kevin) Stevens, David (Angie) Barnes, Stacy (Tim) McArthur, Jamie (Leah) Barnes, Jennifer Barnes and fianc Will Koehler; great-grandchildren, Jordan and Caleb Carter, Haylee and Marley McArthur, Aubrey and Brody Barnes and great-great-grandson, Koda Carter. Funeral Services were conducted on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. from the Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill Chapel with Rev. Clifton Patterson and Rev. David ONeal officiating. Music was provided by the Kenny ONeal Family. Interment followed in the Grassy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers were Tim McArthur, Kevin Stevens, David Barnes, Jamie Barnes, Will Koehler and Daren Waters. The family met with friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening, November 17, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill was in charge of the arrangements. . Visitation Akins Funeral Home - Copperhill Tuesday, November 17, 2020 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 823 Ocoee StreetCopperhill, Tennessee 37317 Directions Funeral Service Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill Chapel Wednesday, November 18, 2020 2:00 PM 823 Ocoee StreetCopperhill, TN 37317 Directions