LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Barbara Ellen Carnes Stacks, age 87, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at her home.  She was born November 6, 1932 in Chesterfield, SC, a daughter of the late Mamie Carnes and was the wife of the late Ira A. Stacks.  Mrs. Stacks enjoyed working in her yard and growing her flowers.  Her yard was her happy place.  Mrs. Stacks was a member of Second Baptist Church-Lancaster.

Mrs. Stacks is survived by her son, Dale Stacks (Donna); her daughter, Debra Thomas (Kenny); a granddaughter, Jana Martin (Adam); two great grandchildren, Vaden Martin and Kylen Martin; three step grandchildren, Stacy Johnson (Brandon), James K. Thomas (Denise), and Jill Thompson (John); seven step great grandchildren, Olivia Faulkenberry, Claire Faulkenberry, Gracie Johnson, Mallory Baker, Morgan Baker, Bryson Thomas, Patrick Thomas; and a brother, Clayton Carnes.

Mrs. Stacks was preceded in death by her mother; a brother, Paul Homer Carnes; and a sister-in-law, Patricia Carnes

The Celebration of Life Graveside Service for Mrs. Stacks will be 10:00 am Friday, November 6, 2020 at Lancaster Memorial Park officiated by Dr. Brian Saxon. The family will speak to friends following the graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Barbara's name to Second Baptist Church, Joy and Friendship Sunday School Class, 1426 Great Falls Hwy., Lancaster, SC 29720 or the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.