Margaret Lee Barnes Claunch, 78, widow of William Carrolton Claunch, died Monday, November 21, 2022 in Harrodsburg. Born August 21, 1944 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Marvin H. and Frances Smith Barnes. She worked at Wal-Mart for Thirty Eight Years and enjoyed traveling (especially to Gatlinburg) and she also loved taking care of her cats.

Margaret is survived by three children: a son Denzil Carrolton Claunch of Harrodsburg; a daughter Carol Matney of Clay City, and a son John Marvin Claunch of Harrodsburg; three sisters: Joyce Devine, Virginia Edwards, and Elizabeth Votaw all of Harrodsburg; ten grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Stephanie Ann Claunch and two brothers: Denzil Barnes and Donald H. "Buddy" Barnes.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Eli Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery with Zach Morris, Isiah DeLuca, Donnie Edwards, Damon Edwards, Eli Edwards, and Michael Cunningham serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday and after 7:00 a.m. Saturday at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home.

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