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Anne Barnes Obituary
Anne Rafferty Barnes died peacefully Thursday, June 10, 2010 at her home in Keswick.
She was born September 16, 1920, in Charlottesville, the daughter of the late Charlotte Nelson and Gilbert Thomas Rafferty.
She graduated from St. Anne's School, Charlottesville, in 1938. After working at Jefferson National Bank, Anne married Silas Wright Barnes in 1947.
She was an active member of both St. Paul's Church, Ivy, and Grace Episcopal Church, Cismont, and their altar guilds, The University League, The Monticello Association, and Keswick Hunt Club. For numerous years she was a board member of Bloomfield School (now the Bloomfield Foundation) which cares for physically disabled children and young adults.
As a member of The Charlottesville Garden Club for over 50 years, she pursued a lifelong interest in gardening and horticulture. Her love of Albemarle County and its history, its houses and rolling landscapes were defining characteristics.
Anne is survived by her daughters, Sara Lee Barnes and Charlotte B. Dammann and her husband, Ralph K., their son, Christopher R. Dammann; additional grandchildren, Claudia B. Hildebrand, Ella Ann B. Smith, Elizabeth B. Grinnell, and John H. Barnes; daughter-in-law, Ann S. Barnes; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Silas Wright Barnes; her parents, her sisters, Caroline R. Hall, Frances D. Rafferty and Doris R. Coles; and her stepsons, John Bruce Barnes and Silas Wright Barnes Jr.
A service to celebrate Anne's life will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at Grace Church. Officiants will be the Reverend Julie Norton and the Reverend H. Miller Hunter Jr. Grace Church is located at 5607 Gordonsville Road, (VSH 231), Cismont, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bloomfield Foundation, 4406 Winchester Road, Marshall, VA 20115 or Grace Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 43, Keswick, VA 22947.
Friends may send condolences to the family at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Lori Carle
June 14, 2010
I will always remember you for all the things you did for my family! and especialy my Mum Sally! YOU are are a true gem! I will never forget you and LOVED your wonderful SPIRIT!!!!!!!!!!!
Nancy and Lindsay Barnes
June 14, 2010
Charlotte, Ralph, and Christopher,
We are sorry to hear of Anne's passing. She was a remarkable woman. We are flying back from Hawaii this week, but before we leave here we want to send thoughts and prayers for peace and healing for each of you.
Judy Christian
June 13, 2010
Sara Lee and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of grief.
The Rev. and Mrs. Stuart Henderson
June 12, 2010
We remember Anne fondly, and though saddened at her passing, are thankful that she had such a long and fruitful life. May God comfort you with His love and support.
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michael scanlon
June 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sally Maclin
June 11, 2010
My love to all of you at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sally Maclin (Destin, Florida)
Rob & Elizabeth Austin
June 11, 2010
What a wonderful lady! We are all truly blessed by knowing and loving her over many years. She will be greatly missed.
Linda Bowling
June 11, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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