Mrs. Virginia Dare Watkins Barnes, 80 of Wilson, died on April 13, 2020 at her residence. Respecting recent CDC and governmental health guidelines, a private funeral and burial are planned for immediate family. A public viewing will be held on Friday, April 24, 2020 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel from 1 to 3 p.m. The funeral may be viewed live on the church's (First Missionary Baptist Church of Elm City) Facebook page (FMBCElmCity) on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.  The family will assemble at Edwards Funeral Home 1 hour before the funeral for the processional to the church. Direct condolences to edwardscares.com . Professional and personal services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home, Inc. 805 Nash St. East in Wilson.