Mrs. Charlene Barnes Priest, age 56, of Ellijay, GA died Tuesday March 20, 2012.
Mrs. Priest was born in Pickens County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Thurston and Betty Carter Barnes. She worked as a beautician and was a member of the Sunlight Baptist church.

Survivors include: Son, Joe Patterson, Calhoun, GA; Grandchildren, Sara and Jayda Patterson; Brothers and sisters -in -law: Jerry and Diane Barnes, Tony and Reyena Barnes, all of Ellijay; Sister and Brother-in-law, Cathy and Billy Ayers, East Ellijay, GA; Special Friend, Alfred Pierce, Ellijay, GA.

Memorial Services will be held Sunday March 25, 2012 from the chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home. Interment will be in Berean Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will meet with friends Sunday, March 25, 2012 from 1 until 2:00pm at the funeral home.
Condolences may be left at www.bernhardtfh.com.
Bernhardt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.