Feb 21, 1981 — Nov 3, 2026
Mrs. Brooke Ashley Barnes Warren, age 45, of Cartersville, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday evening, November 3, 2026, at a local hospital.
Brooke was born February 21, 1981, in Dalton, Georgia, the daughter of the late Danny Barnes and Teresa McElrath Barnes. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Chris and Marjorie McElrath and OB and Reba Barnes, and her uncle, Glen Grant.
A 1999 graduate of Southeast High School, Brooke was a woman blessed with an extraordinary gift for creativity and an artistic talent that seemed to know no limits. She was an incredibly talented artist who could paint just about anything, bringing beauty and life to whatever she touched. Whether she was painting, creating crafts, or baking something special, Brooke had a way of putting her heart into everything she did. She found joy in creating things with her hands and sharing that joy with those around her. She was also a devoted Georgia Bulldogs fan who loved cheering on her beloved Dawgs.
But above all the things Brooke enjoyed and all the talents she possessed, there was one love that stood above everything else: her son, Liam. He was her only child, her greatest joy, her proudest accomplishment, and quite simply her whole world. Being his mother was the most important part of Brooke's life. Her love for him was immeasurable, and every dream, every hope, and every piece of her heart centered around him. If Brooke could have painted a picture of what mattered most in life, it would have been one with her son at the very center. The love she had for Liam was the masterpiece of her life, and it is a love that will live on forever.
Brooke will be remembered for her remarkable talents, her creative spirit, her love of the things that made her happy, and most of all, the deep and unconditional love she had for her son. Though her time here was far too short, the memories she created, the beauty she brought into the world, and the love she leaves behind will never fade. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her beloved son, Liam Warren of Cartersville, GA; father of her son, Brandon Warren of Cartersville, GA; brother, Nick Barnes of Nokomis, FL; aunt, Angela Grant of Dalton, GA; lifelong friend, Brandy Thomas of Dalton, GA; several cousins and special friends.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Brooke Ashley Warren will be held Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. from the Ponders Melrose Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, Georgia 30721, (706) 226-4002. “Your Selected Independent Funeral Home”
