Kathy Lynne Smith Barron

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Ms. Kathy Lynne Smith Barron, age 62 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered rest Sunday, November 26, 2023.  Ms. Barron was born in Knoxville, Tennessee a daughter of the late William Doyle Smith and the late Kathleen Early Smith, was a Managed Care Team Lead with Northeast Georgia Medical Center and was a member of Homer Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, Ms. Barron is preceded by a sister, Babs Smith.

Kathy enjoyed spending time on her back porch chatting and gossiping with her sister and lifelong friends. While relaxing on her porch, Kathy would often be seen reading books, her daily devotionals and scripture. Kathy was known to host family gatherings as she carried on the family tradition of preparing delicious food with recipes that had been passed down for generations. She was an Oma to all.

Above all, Kathy loved Jesus, her family, Diet Coke, and coffee. Kathy was most proud of her children, Molly and Drew, as they love as deeply and freely as Kathy loved others. Kathy adored her grandchildren and her great-nieces and nephews to the moon and back. She cheered the loudest at Logan’s football and basketball games, she cherished her shopping adventures with Nina, and she would play for hours on the floor with baby Cam.

Survivors include a daughter Molly Edmunds (Brett) of Jefferson, son, Drew Barron (Sami) of Lebanon, Tennessee.  Father of her children, Grant Barron of Gallatin, Tennessee. Three grandchildren, Logan Edmunds, Nina Edmunds and Cam Barron.  Sister, Debbie Smith Loftice of Jefferson, beloved pet, “lil’ beetch” Ginger.  Niece, Kristi Johnson (Jason) of Jefferson, nephew, Jeremy Loftice (Abbie) of Bogart.  Brother-in-law, Jerry Loftice of Knoxville, Tennessee. Also, many lifelong friends, other great nieces, great nephews and other relatives survive. 

Memorial services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 2, 2023 from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Reverend Charles Crabbe officiating.  The family will receive friends 12:00 – 2:00 P.M.  prior to the service at Evans Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Ms. Kathy Lynne Smith Barron to the Ronald McDonald House at www.armhc.org or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.st.jude.org .

Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia.  706-367-5467      

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