Misti A. Barnes was born January 10, 1972 to Olan and Bernice (nee Caudill) Adams and passed away suddenly on Saturday September 26, 2015 at the age of 43. Misti was a graduate of Springboro High School where she played drums and was in the color guard. Misti was a Vet Tech from 1993 to 2000 and later worked as a Labor and Delivery Nurse at several area hospitals. She loved writing novels and short stories and was a member of the RWA. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband Darryl Barnes; children, Megan Barnes and Bronwyn Barnes; sister, Sharon Adams; nieces and nephews, Jonathan Hotarick and Brittney Hotarick. Funeral services will be held at 8 PM on Thursday, October 1, 1015 at the Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, OH 45107, where friends will be received from 6 PM until time of service. To make a donation to the family, please visit, gofundme.com, and donate in Misti's name. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Blanchester 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, OH US 45107