Betty Grantham Barnes, 84, of Southern Pines, NC, died Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Penick Village, Southern Pines, NC. She was born to the late George L. Grantham and Mary Belle Ricks Grantham on August 30, 1924 in Robeson County, NC.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Knox Meredith Barnes.

Mrs. Barnes graduated from Salem College. She was a gifted pianist and well known for her needlework and her love of golf.

She is survived by 2 sons, George Barnes and wife, Vicki of Nags Head, NC and Kellar Barnes and wife, Sherry of Asheville, NC; 1 daughter, Meredith Clifton and husband, Brantley of Pinehurst, NC; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.

The memorial service will be Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at First Presbyterian Church in Lumberton, NC at 11:00 a.m. with the Dr. Matt Rich and Rev. Len Bergman officiating.