JoAnn Sonja Barnett
A private graveside service for JoAnn Sonja Barnett, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at State Line Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Barnett passed away at 8:40 p.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025, at NHC HealthCare.
She was born February 25, 1940, at Cumi, Arkansas, to Ray Byrd and Faye Talburt Byrd. On July 21, 1956, she was married at Downey, California, to Otto Cyrus Barnett, Jr., who preceded her in death on October 28, 2015. Her family was her life; she was a loving wife and mother. Mrs. Barnett was sweet and kind to everyone and had love and compassion for all animals. Mrs. Barnett was a member of Church of Christ.
She is survived by four children, Tammy Sortman and husband, Bruce, Rene Scott and husband, Richard and Connie Smith and husband, Randy, all of West Plains and Toby Barnett and wife, Melissa, Jefferson City, Missouri; four grandchildren, Melissa Robbins and husband, Jason, Tracy Finley and husband, Jared and Jennifer Brigman, all of West Plains and Rebecca Jordan and husband, Paul, Moody, Missouri; nine great-grandchildren, Christian Robbins, Gunner Robbins, Aiden Brigman and wife, Brooke, Dylan Brigman, Clayton Robbins, Addison Finley, Dakotah Brigman, Grant Finley and Gracie Jordan; one great-great-grandchild on the way, Ayda Claire Brigman; and many nieces, nephews and other family members.
Her parents, husband, Junior Barnett and one grandson, Richie Scott, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
Melinda (Burgess) King
May 28, 2025 @ 9:46 pm
Let the image of your Mom’s Heavenly reunion with your Dad soothe your hurting hearts.
Rhonda Newton
June 3, 2025 @ 5:22 pm
Dear Tammy, Renee, Connie and Toby, We are so very sorry for your loss. Joann was such a sweetheart and your family will always have a special place in our hearts. Prayers for peace.
Arvil and Sally Hill
May 29, 2025 @ 8:14 pm
Sorry to read of the death of JoAnn. We have good memories of her and Junior at Central.
David & Mallory Snodgras
May 30, 2025 @ 7:17 am
Connie & family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers now and in the days to come. We love you! David, Mallory & Hollis
charles owens
May 30, 2025 @ 8:34 am
So sorry for the loss of your mom, connie. May God comfort you and your family through the coming days.
Cynthia Brown
May 30, 2025 @ 8:39 am
Connie, You have been in my thoughts for days. You are a special because of your parents never forget that! By knowing you I know your mom had to be a true gem. Thinking of you, Cynthia
Mary
May 30, 2025 @ 8:54 am
My thought and prayers are with you all in this most difficult time. Mom and Dad will be together again now. Love, Mary Schleper
Stan and Chris
May 30, 2025 @ 10:06 pm
Connie, we love you so much. Our hearts break for you and your family’s loss. You will see her again.