Clara Belle Wiggs Barnes

Clare Belle Wiggs Barnes, 80, of Newton passed away on June 22, 2014 at Abernethy Laurels. Clara was born in Johnston County, NC on October 1, 1933. She was the daughter of the late James Hubert and Mary Ophelia Wiggs of Princeton, NC. She and husband Johnnie moved their family to the Conover area in 1959 and has resided here ever since. Clara first worked in the hosiery industry and then worked for Regency Bedspread where she retired from after 30 years of service. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Barnes, daughter, Irene Barnes Sharpe, sister, Grace Howell and brothers, Tom Wiggs and Rudolph Wiggs. Survivors include her children, Franklin Barnes and wife, Joyce of Goldsboro, Vickie Lay and husband Danny, of Conover, Doug Barnes of Conover and Teresa Huffman of Newton; son-in-law, J. D. (Pete) Sharpe; grandchildren, Marty & Michael Sharpe, Dawn Barnes, Christie Huffman & Clint Lay, Sandy & Mark Barnes, Alex Barnes and Leslie Huffman; and a number of great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Ed Wiggs and wife Frances, of Goldsboro, Leamon Wiggs and wife Sylvia, of Goldsboro, sister-in-law, Jean Wiggs of Selma. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 25th at Catawba Funerals & Cremations at 12:30 PM. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11 – 12:30 PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.catawbamemorialpark.com. Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations is providing professional services to the Barnes Family.