Barbara West Bales

Mrs. Barbara West Bales, age 76, of Dahlonega, GA passed away Saturday July 12, 2014 at Gold City Convalescent Center following a period of declining health.

Mrs. Bales was born in Dahlonega, GA May 23, 1938. Barbara was employed with the Lumpkin County Health Department as well as Gwinnett County and after retiring moved to Panama City Beach, FL with husband Charles "Cotton" Bales where they were members of the First Baptist Church of Sunnyside. Barbara most enjoyed visits to the beach by her children and grandchildren and will forever remain in our hearts.

Barbara was the daughter of the late Carlton and Eula Mae Hall West and was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Cotton" Bales; and a son, Johnny Grant.

Barbara also known as "Mamaw", is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Eddy and Jo Grant, Dahlonega, GA, Tommy and Donna Grant, Buford, GA, Rodney and Yasmin Grant, Buford, GA; stepchildren, Marie Jenkins and Lane Banks; brothers and sisters-in-law, Carlton "Bud" West Jr. and Sue West, Dahlonega, GA, Danny and Debbie West, Buford, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Agnes and Arnold Gurley, Royston, GA. Ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a number of other relatives also survive.

A memorial service for Barbara is scheduled for 2 PM Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the Banister Funeral Home Chapel in Dahlonega, GA.

Rev. Mike Hosch will officiate.

Online condolences may be made at www.banisterfuneralhome.net.

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega, GA is in charge of the arrangements.