It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Emma Margaretta Spencer Barnes age 79 (aka 27) of Jeffersonville. Emma passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington surrounded by her loved ones.

Emma was a retired employee of A. O. Smith. She was a member of the Church of God. Emma's greatest love in life was spending time with her family. Her children and grandchildren brought her so much joy. She will be best remembered by her grandchildren for the game of 52 card pickup and for always being kind and loving.

She is survived by her loving husband of 59 Years, Trigger Barnes of Jeffersonville, two daughters Imogene Dixon (Billy) of Jeffersonville, Brenda Ball (Clifford) of Sharpsburg, a son Garlin Barnes of Sharpsburg, a special daughter in-law Monica Robertson, ten grandchildren Christopher Maloney (Jessica), Shawn Dixon (Whitney), KayLoni Dixon (Mike King), Emily Sorrell (Andrew), Dustin Barnes (Nikki), Brittony Gosz (Hillary), Chelsea Barnes (Toby Collins), Marvin Ball (Grace), Michael Ball and Emmaline Ball (Andrew Wages), two special grandchildren Ryleigh and Bradley Salmons, Sixteen great grandchildren Karmen, Chase, Grayson, Liam, Averie, Kansas, Avery, Nova Lee, Trigger, Wilder, Marcie, Willow, Charlie,Wynstin, Ridge and Marvin. Emma was preceded in death by a brother Lonnie Spencer, four sisters Reola Shuler, Arvetta Shuler, Mildred Chaney and Minnie Knox. Funeral services will be held 12 PM Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City with Bro. Scott Barnes and Bro. David Campbell officiating. Friends may visit from 5 till 9 PM Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Funeral Home. The burial will be in the Trigger Barnes Family Cemetery in Jeffersonville. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.