Joyce Clifton Barnes

Joyce Ann Smith Clifton Barnes, an Owenton resident, passed away, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington at the age of 76.

Joyce was born in Owenton, KY on December 12, 1942, to the late Chester W. Smith and Locket Beckham Smith.  She was united in marriage for 49 years to the late Vernon Ray Clifton.  Joyce is survived by her husband Calvin C. Barnes, one son, Danny Ray (Pam) Clifton of Crittenden, KY, one daughter, Terissa Ann (David) Osborne of Dry Ridge, KY, two brothers, Chester (Maxine) Smith, Jr. of Stanton, KY, Jack (Brenda) Smith of Frankfort, KY, two sister-in-laws, Shirley Smith of Frankfort, KY, Ruth Smith of Owenton, KY, six sisters, Shirley (Johnny) Ballard of Monterey, KY, Barb (Harold) Purvis of Frankfort, KY, Zelma (Donald) Wilson of Monterey, KY, Thelma (Vernon) House of Lawrenceburg, KY, Vickie (Wayne) Robey of Stamping Ground, KY, Janie Belle (Mike) Collins of Stamping Ground, KY, one brother-in-law, Glenn Whitaker of Owenton, KY, four grandchildren, Jonathan Clifton, Melissa Clifton, Erika Niemeier, Tyler Osborne, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to her late husband Vernon, Joyce is preceded in death by two brothers, William "W.T." Smith, Clarence Smith and one sister Bessie Mae Walker Whitaker.

Joyce retired as a cook at the Grant Co. High School after 29 years.  She was a member and former custodian of the Violet Ridge Church of Christ in Crittenden, KY.  In former years, she loved to babysit.  She also loved UK Basketball, shopping and playing cards, but most of all, she cherished every moment with her family.  Joyce will be fondly missed and forever remembered by all whom knew and loved her.

Visitation will be Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 4-8pm at the Elliston - Stanley Funeral Home in Williamstown, KY.  Funeral services will be Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 2:30pm at the Violet Ridge Church of Christ in Crittenden, KY.  Bro. Dave Shanklin will be officiating services.  She will be laid to rest in the Jonesville Cemetery in Jonesville, KY.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Violet Ridge Church of Christ or the Shriners Hospital for Children.