Charlene Faye (Rymer) Barnard “Nanny”

In the early morning hours of April 24, 2026, our dear mother was welcomed into the open arms of her Lord and Savior, in whom she had placed her trust long ago, and was reunited with her beloved husband of 39 years, Buford.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Paul and Charlsie Mae Rymer; brothers, Paul Dale Rymer and John Wayne Rymer; and sister, Edna Lynn Morgan.

She is survived by her children: sons: Mark (Tina), Wayne (Cynthia), Robert (Jodi), and Jason (Diane) Barnard; and daughter Amanda (Matthew) Gent. 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Brother, Donald Carroll Rymer; Johnny’s wife, Dorothy Rymer; along with many nieces, nephews, and countless children she lovingly cared for—each of whom knew her simply as “Nanny.”

She was a faithful member of Statem Gap Missionary Baptist Church for many years, until her health no longer allowed her to attend. She later joined Enterprise Missionary Baptist Church with her son’s family.

Receiving of friends will be Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Stubblefield Funeral Home. Funeral services to follow at 7:00 pm with Rev. Lance Cummings and Rev. Benny Jones officiating.

Graveside services will be in Hamblen Memory Gardens on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

STUBBLEFIELD FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements