Linda Jewel Carnes

Linda June Kelly Carnes, 79 , of Decatur passed away on November 12, 2021. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 15 at Roselawn Funeral Home from 1:00-3:00 P.M. with a Celebration of Life to follow at 3:00 PM with Brother Jeff Smith officiating. Private interment will be held at Burningtree Memorial Garden.

She is survived by her daughters Dawne Roberts (Barry), Kelly Carter (Jason); a son Adam Carnes (Jenifer), six grandchildren grandsons Ben Roberts (Sarah), Watson Carter, Dawson Carnes, granddaughters Collyn Carter, Madison Carnes, and Hailey Carnes; one brother Jimmy Kelly (Pat), and nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband James Lee Carnes; her parents George and Jewel Kelly; in-laws, Obed and Virginia Carnes.

Mrs. Carnes was talented in so many areas. She taught school for over thirty years. She loved serving the Lord alongside her husband playing piano and organ and singing. She baked wedding cakes for many years. She loved her students and had a dedication to the ministries she served in throughout her life. She was at home on the bleachers cheering her grandchildren on in their sports.

Those serving as pallbearers will be Ben Roberts, Watson Carter, Dawson Carter, Barry Roberts, Jason Carter, and Eli Ward.