Sidney Leonia Barner Obituary (1926 - 2018)

Sidney Barner, 92, of Greeneville, went home to be with the Lord on November 10, 2018. Her love and dedication to her family and friends was evident in all she did. Mrs. Barner was the organizer of Pruitt Hill United Methodist Women which began in her home. She was a faithful worker in church activities and held many offices at Pruitt Hill UM Church where she had been a member for 75 plus years. She served in many capacities of the Morristown District of United Methodist Women. Mrs. Barner was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her love of cooking was enjoyed by family and friends throughout the years. She is survived by her daughter: Jerleen Manual of Greeneville; grandchildren: Verna and Teresa Manuel of Lansing, MI, Walter and Jennifer Manuel of Greeneville, Brian Manual of Greeneville; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters: Mary Jane Story, Willie Kate Barner; sister-in-law: Marie Wells, Betty Barner; brother-in-law: Paul Barner. She was preceded in death by her husband: John Barner; parents: Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd Wells. In addition to her devotion to God and her family, there was one thing of utmost importance to Mrs. Barner, and that was her caring for others, as well as her own child, she mothered Johnny, Claudia, Brian, Robert, Denise Bragdon, and Mark Russell, Jr. The family will receive friends Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 5-7PM at Jeffers Funeral Service Downtown. The funeral service will be held Friday at 12PM in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Rochelle Maxwell, Elder William Pace, Rev.Vann Scott, and Rev. C.C. Mills officiating. The graveside service will be held Monday, November 19, 2018 at 10AM at Andrew Johnson National Cemetery. Repass will follow the funeral service at AME Zion Church on Clem St. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Sidney Leonia Barner, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. print Print Obituary