ERWIN - Madeline W. Barnett, age 92, of Erwin, passed away to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Seasonâs Hospice in Cumming, GA. A native of Poplar, NC, Madeline is a daughter of the late Baxter and Emma (Cooper) Whitson. She was a member of Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church. Madeline was an avid collector. In her younger years, she was a member of the Christian Clown Club. Her stage name was Lollipop. In addition to her parents, Madeline is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Iss Barnett, as well as 3 sisters.
Madeline W. Barnett leaves behind to cherish her memory: Daughters: Joyce Cooke and husband, James, of Cumming, GA, Kay Richards and husband, Dave, of Roan Mountain; Son: James Barnett and wife, Teresa, of Gainesville, GA; Multiple grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; Sisters: Lois Brummitt, of Unicoi, Bennie Tipton, of Erwin.