Jane Onnolee Power Barnes, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, May 20, 2024.

Jane was born on February 6, 1927, in Toledo, Ohio (Lucas County) to the late Irving E. Power and Marion E Clark Power. A 1945 graduate of DeVilbiss High School and member of Zion United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for 18 years and a Youth advisor with MYF. In Toledo, Ohio, she was employed at E I Dupont & Co. and Lucas Association for Retarded Children (LARC).

In 1968 she and her family moved to Cape Coral, FL. She was Director of Voluntary Action Center of Lee County Florida for seven years. In 1976 until her retirement in 1990, she was known as the "Blood Lady" serving as Director of Public Relations for Edison Regional Blood Center and as a five-gallon volunteer blood donor. In 1978, she created an Award-winning float, "Light Up A Life" in the Ft. Myers, FL. Edison Pageant of Light Parade and established blood drives on Lee County's first new bloodmobile. She was Chair of Membership and Awards committees of the Florida Association of Blood Banks. As a 14-year member of the Board of Childcare of Southwest Florida, she was involved in the Capital Development Campaign to build Lee County's first Infant Care Center, the P.A. Geraci Child Development Center. Other commitments include membership in the Symphony Society of Southwest Florida since 1982 and she served on the Board and Past President of the Community Coordinating Council of Lee County. For many years she was involved with decorating the annual Holiday house at the Thomas A. Edison Estate and was a member of the Fort Myers Women's Community Club and the Edison Pageant of the Light in Ft. Myers. Her dedication and witness of her faith as a member of Cape Coral First United Methodist Church included serving five years as Service Group leader. Administrative Board and on the Council of Ministries as well as Health and Welfare Representative.

During 1988, she and Bob had their part-time home built in Franklin. They became permanent residents in the Walnut Creek area of Franklin, NC in 1998. An active and faithful member of Bethel United Methodist Church, where she witnessed through ministry, outreach, missions, and involvement in the community. She was known as a Prayer Warrior and a Hugger. Ms. Jane was a 20-year active volunteer in the Auxiliary at Angel medical Center, serving as Display Designer in the Angel's Touch Gift Shop since 1999 and served many years as Pantry volunteer for Macon County CareNetwork (CareNet). She was often seen at Grandview Manor Care Center visiting and encouraging friends and residents there.

Her beloved husband, the late Robert G. Barnes "Mr. Bob" preceded her in death on March 14, 2005. They were blessed as Soul Mates for nearly 51 years. Jane is survived by three sons, Robert "Rob" Charles Barnes (Marilyn) of Ft. Myers, FL., Martin "Marty" Emmert Barnes (Deborah) of Spring Hill, TN, Eric "Rick" Guy Barnes of Cape Coral, FL; and daughter, Jill Elizabeth Barnes Goldsmith (James W.) of Franklin, NC; and sister, Marilyn R Stedcke of N. Ft Myers, FL. She also leaves behind eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, plus many loving nieces and nephews, and precious friends.

A celebration of life will be held in Franklin after the burial in Ft. Myers, FL. The date is to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 81 Bethel Church Rd, Franklin, NC 28734, or Men's Challenge of the Smokies, Men's Center, PO Box 2157, Franklin, NC 28744-9906 (In loving memory of her late grandson, Ashley Ryan Barnes.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.