Holly "Karen" Barnett

Holly “Karen” Barnett, age 82, a resident of Ridgeville, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Persimmon Ridge Health and Rehabilitation in Portland.

Karen was born April 20, 1943 in New York, the daughter of Holland Upchurch and Marcella (Southworth) Limbert. Karen graduated from Ridgeville high school in 1961. Karen was a beautician for 64 years she retired in 2023. She married Leon Barnett on June 2, 1962 he passed away on July 23, 2016.

Survivors Include:

2 sons: Gary Barnett – Ridgeville, Indiana

Bryan Barnett – Portland, Indiana

Sister: Sharon Atkinson – Winchester, Indiana

3 grandchildren: Derek Barnett, Darian Ryan, Bailey Barnett

Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.