February 14, 2025
Charlotte Lockhart Barnard, age 82, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at NHC HealthCare in Smithville, TN.
Charlotte was born March 6, 1942 in Smithville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Houston (Bud) & Frances (Snooks) Lockhart, sister, Shirley Lockhart Ingram, as well as her husband, Laird Barnard.
A lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in Smithville, Charlotte was a teacher at DeKalb County Head Start for many years and spent most of her career working for Dekalb County Department of Children’s Services. She loved to garden, work in her yard, and absolutely loved all animals. Charlotte spent most of her retirement years joyfully spending time with her great grandchildren. She had an amazing upbeat attitude, something humorous to say, and always had a smile. One of her requests was that no sad music be played at her funeral service.
She is survived by her son Robin (Kristie) Driver, daughter Wendy Humphrey, grandsons Derek Driver and Ashton Campbell, six great grandchildren, Ethan Absher, Eli Humphrey, Kiana, Taylan, Robert, & Kiera Driver.
The family would like to thank the amazing staff at NHC HealthCare for all of the love and care Charlotte received over the past year.
Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Sunday at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. David Lunsford officiating and burial will follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be held on Sunday, February 16, 10:AM until the service at 1:30 PM
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to DeKalb Animal Coalition at www.petstn.com by calling or coming by the funeral home.
DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Barnard family.