Katie ‘Sue’ Burns Barnes passed away February 10, 2019. Sue was born November 7, 1927 in Burke County, North Carolina to Russell Burns and Katie Icard Burns. She is preceded in death by her parents and six siblings. She is survived by her two children; Jerry ‘Skipper’ Barnes (Joyce) of Lincolnton, NC and Jan Barnes Rodgers (Jerry) of Denver, NC. She also leaves to cherish her memory four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Sue was a loving mother and grandmother and she retired from NC Memorial Hospital in 1997. She was an avid gardener and diehard Tarheel fan. Services will be held Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Forest Lawn West Funeral & Cremation Service 4601 Freedom Dr. Charlotte, NC 28208. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 pm, funeral service at 2:00 pm and burial immediately following service.