Mrs. Barnes was born July 18, 1944 in Tuscaloosa, AL. Sandra graduated from Jordan High School and went on to receive an associate degree from Yuba College in California. She married the late Billy S. Barnes on February 14, 1975. Sandy worked for AFLAC for over twenty years. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and caring for others.
She is survived by two children, Nannette M. Burns of Columbus, GA and Alex and Susan Burns of Red Wing, MN; three grandchildren, Jacob and Steven Burns of Minneapolis, MN and Shelby Huggins of Savannah, GA; one sister, Sharon Rose Mansell of Tennessee.
Arrangements are being entrusted to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Rd., Columbus, GA 31907. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.shcolumbus.com for the Barnes family.