Sara Elizabeth McKinney Barnes, age 85, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Summit Place of Anderson.

Born January 8, 1939, in Williamston, SC, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Aaron McKinney and Kathleen Hardy McKinney. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Robert, Rudolph, and Ron McKinney; sister, Sue Roach; sister-in-law, Mary McKinney; and stepson, Greg Barnes.

Sara was a loving wife to her husband Jim and supported him in every aspect of his life, including their clown ministry. She excelled at sewing and had a special talent for creating clown costumes as well as a George Washington costume. She also had a special gift for creating beautiful floral arrangements. Sara had the gift of hospitality and was a great hostess to guests in her home. She had a special love for Alaska where she lived for 35 years. She was a faithful member of Hopewell Baptist Church. Sara will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend.

She is survived by her loving husband, James W. Barnes; children, Michael Thrasher (Pam), Curtis Thrasher (Sandra), Robin Barnes Larson (Brandon), Lynda Barnes Kingman (Glen), Troy Barnes (Khris), and Lisa Barnes Storm (Damon); brother, Kenneth McKinney; brother-in-law, David Roach; special niece, Sherry Green; 15 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 12:00-1:00 pm at Hopewell Baptist Church with the service beginning at 1:00 pm. A committal will follow at 3:00 pm at M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hopewell Baptist Church, 3530 Hopewell Rd., Anderson, SC 29621.