Peggy Joyce Barnes, 83, of White House, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Nashville. Born on May 27, 1943, in Gallatin, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Loyce McKinney and Royce Wix McKinney.

Peggy lived a life shaped by hard work, faith, and the things she loved most. She ran the family quarter horse farm and later retired from Ingersoll Rand, where she worked in customer service. Horses remained close to her heart, and she enjoyed riding them throughout her life. She was also an avid hunter and loved watching University of Tennessee football. A member of Hendersonville Missionary Baptist Church, Peggy carried her faith with her and found special joy in spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Sandra Friedli and Jacqueline Dever.

She leaves behind a family who will remember her with love and gratitude. Peggy is survived by her sons, Jeff Dickens and Shawn (Rachael) Barnes; her sister, Fredrika Weakley; her step-son, Scott Brazzell; and her step-daughter, Kristi Spencer. She is also survived by her partner Becky Francis, as well as her grandchildren, Stacey Hicks, Alex (Haley) Poe, Joey Poe, Gwendolyn Poe, Gavin Barnes, and Tyler Francis. Her legacy continues in her great-grandchildren, Cierra Hicks, Jimmie Hicks, Easton Hicks, Spencer Smith, Nash Poe, and several nieces and nephews. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation for Peggy will be held on Monday, October 19, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Crestview Memory Gardens, Funeral Home & Cremation, 1623 Hwy 109 N, Gallatin, TN 37066. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the same location. Burial will also take place at Crestview Memory Gardens, Funeral Home & Cremation in Gallatin.