Barbara Ruth "Cissie" Joines, 83, of Etowah, TN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 13, 2021.

She was a current member of Central Baptist Church and was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church for many years. Cissie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her joys in life centered around her loving family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchild, her husband, and most importantly, living life to the fullest. She had a big heart and will be missed by all her family and friends.

She was a daughter of the late Ben and Virginia Ruth Gaston.

Preceded in death by her parents listed above; one brother, Ben E. Gaston, Jr; son-in-law, Danny McDonald; brother-in-law, Rev. Jim Joines; sister-in-law, Jackie Bates (Alvin).

Survivors include her loving husband, Thomas "Tommy" Joines; two daughters, Jenny McDonald and Cathie Foster (Philip); grandchildren, Beth Gregg (Henry), Josh McDonald, Ben Foster (Chelsea), and Spencer Foster; great- grandchild, RubyMae Gregg; two sisters-in-law, Linda Gaston and Judy Joines; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; special friends, Robin and Pete Duckett; many other family and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 19, 2021, in the chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Bernard officiating. Interment will follow the service at Green Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607.

Family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 19, 2021, in the chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home.

Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah is in charge of arrangements.  If you were unable to attend, you may sign the guest registry at www.bordwinefuneralhome.com .