Belinda (nickname Bo) Carol Barney, 55, of Loudon, TN, passed away on November 24, 2024, at her home. Belinda was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on May 7, 1969 and grew up in Lebanon, TN. She was the daughter of Glenn F. McClanahan and Janice E. (Leyhew) Taylor.
After graduating from Lebanon High School, Belinda went on to study at David Lipscomb University where she majored in Accounting, Marketing and Business. She obtained her CPA immediately after graduating college and went on to get her credentials as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). Belinda is survived by her mother Janice E. (Leyhew) Taylor and her beloved dogs Merle Haggard and Ricky Skaggs. She is also survived by several uncles, aunts, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father Glenn F. McClanahan, grandparents Benjamin Franklin and Florence Catherine McClanahan and Dorothy Mae and Clifton Earl Leyhew.
Her career included working as a CPA and Certified Financial Planner for three Nashville companies, one Nashville law firm, and managing two local businesses. She loved water sports and living on the lake and ocean, and was proud of obtaining her Captain’s License to handle a large boat on the ocean. She was also a Corvette, Cadillac and sports car enthusiast. Belinda was known for her wit and humorous personality and was very good at writing poetry. She loved dogs and had several of the dogs she owned trained to visit nursing homes. Belinda loved old country music, George Jones especially. She also adored Diet Dr. Pepper, orange Gatorade, and preparing gourmet meals for her many friends and family. She prided herself on being a country girl at heart, but also enjoyed dressing up in her Lilly Pulitzer dresses and going to the Yacht Club. Belinda felt very blessed by God and was always so happy to help others in times of need, especially her treasured family and friends. Most of all she loved the Lord and old-time gospel music, and got up early every morning to read her Bible and listen to her gospel music. She was loved by so many who will cherish her memory forever.
The family invites guests and relatives for a time of visitation at Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon, TN, on Saturday November 30, from 4:00-8:00 p.m., and again Sunday December 1, from 12 Noon to 2:00 p.m., with service at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Commerce Cemetery in Commerce, TN.
Flowers accepted, or donations in her memory may be made to your favorite dog rescue shelter.
Active Pallbearers are John Sorey IV, John Sorey III, Wayne Hall, Charles Leyhew, Josh Whitacker, and Bryan Farmer.
Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393.
