Lucy Charlotte Barnett Windham, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 6:08pm Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the age of 85. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.

Lucy was born on Friday, February 7, 1941, in Winston, Georgia, to Jackson Arnold "Jack" Barnett and Maxine Rose Swansburg Barnett. Lucy was one of eight children and talked often of her parents' devotion to bringing she and her siblings up faithfully attending church.

Faith and church attendance were pivotal in Lucy's life; she taught Sunday School regularly, served as the church pianist, and shared her musical talents as a vocalist and on occasion, as a guitarist. Lucy's well-lived life touched the hearts of countless people along the way.

On Friday, October 7, 1960, Lucy married the love of her life, Riley Kenneth Windham. They built a life centered on faith and family, and together they lovingly raised four sons. They enjoyed a blessed and happy marriage for 45 years.

In 1981 Lucy made plans to pursue her life-long dream of becoming a teacher. She earned her Bachelor's of Arts in Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish and began her teaching career as a bilingual educator in 1987. In 1996 she returned to her alma mater, Sam Houston State University, where she earned her Master's Degree in Educational Administration. She served students and families as head of the bilingual department in her district until her retirement in June 2003.

Lucy always had a wonderful sense of humor and would often say that God must have a special affection for short people. To support her claim, she would jokingly quote part of Matthew 28:20: "Lo, I am with you always." This little diddy never failed to bring a smile and remains one of the many cherished memories her family will carry with them forever.

One of Lucy's greatest joys was her family. Her heart-felt desire was to see each of them commit their lives to God and have a Christ-centered walk of faith of their own.

Lucy was preceded in death by:

Husband, Riley Kenneth Windham (February 24, 1940 – December 2, 2005)

Son, Jackson Kerry Windham (October 8, 1965 – July 1, 2021)

Parents, Jackson Arnold Barnett and Maxine Rose Swansburg Barnett

Siblings, Jackson Edward Barnett, Emmaline Gladys Barnett Nolan, Patsy Ruth Barnett Chester, Nancy Barnett Brown, David Walter Barnett and John Stewart Barnett.

Great-Granddaughter, Cidney Quinn Lucas.

Lucy is survived by:

Sister, Margie Barnett Nichols

Son's:

Kenneth Kevin Windham and wife, Robbie Windham

Brian Keith Windham and wife, Dionicia Santana Windham

Jonathan Kim Windham and wife, Dorothy Windham

Daughter-in-law: Rhonda Windham

Grandchildren:

Kandi Balingasa & husband Edu

Kanaan Windham & wife Whitney

Kason Windham & wife Hannah

Kendall Mays & husband Andrew (Tam)

Keelan Windham

Amy Alvarado & husband Wesley

Sarah Cox & husband Zachary

Alexandria (Alex) Lucas & husband Brandon

Andrew (Drew) Windham

Angelina (Angie) Windham

Briana Sofia Windham

Riley Duong & husband Daniel

Kaelin Windham

Kenna Windham

10 Great grandchildren and countless nieces, nephews and friends.

Though Lucy's family mourn her passing, she will be fondly remembered for her unwavering faith in Jesus and they rejoice in the assurance that she has entered her rest and is now with the Lord and those loved ones who have gone before her.

"Well done, good and faithful servant."
— Matthew 25:23

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the friends, caregivers, medical professionals, hospice staff, and loved ones who provided comfort, care, support, and prayer during Lucy's final days.

"Absent from the body, and present with the Lord."
— 2 Corinthians 5:8

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Lucy's memory to one of following missions:

https://givebutter.com/awakened-ministries-in-memory-of-lucy-windham-mnhlkg

https://www.projectsamuel.org/donate/