Rachel Caldwell Barnhardt

Rachel Caldwell Barnhardt, 85, died peacefully surrounded by family on February 17th, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. 

She was married to the late Ernest Wayne Barnhardt for 60 years and the daughter of the late Dora Hartsoe Caldwell and Charlie Fields Caldwell. She is survived by two daughters Elaine Johnson (David) of Statesville, Christine Justice (Greg) of Pikeville, KY and son Gary Barnhardt (Irma) of Statesville. She is also survived by 8 Grandchildren and 7 Great-Grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 2 sons Ernest Wayne Barnhardt Jr. and Charles (Chuck) Wiley Barnhardt. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers Richard Jackson Caldwell, Glenn Everett Caldwell, 3 sisters Connie Louise Laforce, Virginia Adell Deal and Joyce Caldwell Laws. At her request there will be no formal services provided. 

Memorial donations in Rachel's memory may be sent to St. Jude Medical Research Hospital. Click here

The Family would like to express a sincere thank you to Dr. Rachel DiSanto, Melody Keener, Iredell Memorial Hospital, Iredell Palliative Care and Bayada Home Health.

Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the Barnhardt Family.