Jan Barnette

Jan Robinson Barnette, 69, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born December 23, 1951 in Gaston Co, NC, daughter to the late James and Monnie Jonas Robinson.

Jan served as a secretary at Victory Christian Academy for 29 years, until her retirement in March. She has been a faithful member of South Gastonia Church of God for nearly 50 years. She was a former Sunday school teacher and started the Girl Scouts at the church.

She is survived by her loving husband of over 36 years, Rev. Sam Barnette; son, Craig Gunter (Lauren); daughter, Jessica Thomas (Val); brother, David Robinson (Delores); sister, Trish Brown (John); grandchildren, Clint Gunter, and Chris Gunter (Makayla Burgan); and great-grandchildren, Oakley Gunter and Audrey Gunter.

A celebration of life officiated by Pastors Bobby Gilley and Danny Shortridge will be held 2pm on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at South Gastonia Church of God - 310 Carolina Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052

Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Victory Christian Academy - 310 Carolina Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052 .

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium.