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Deborah Barnes Obituary

BARNES DEBORAH LEE BIGGS BARNES On Monday, March 9, 2009, DEBORAH BARNES, age 51, passed away at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Barnes. Survivors include her mother, Charlotte Biggs of Woodbridge, VA and her son, Samuel Barnes of Dale City, VA; and many friends and relatives. Deborah was a graduate of Woodbridge High School, Class of 1975, and received a Bachelors in English from Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk, VA. She also attended Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA and George Mason University pursuing a graduated degree in English. Her working career consisted of 20 years at Kaiser Permanente, three years at Carey Christian Academy, teaching high school English and at the time of her passing, she was employed at Inova Alexandria Hospital. Deborah was a talented writer, loved the theater and music, plus teaching children. Friends and family are invited to celebrate the life of Deborah on Monday, March 16, 2009 at 11 a.m. at MOUNTCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 4143 Dale Blvd., Dale City, VA 22193. Reception will follow at the Mountcastle Funeral Home and inurnment will follow the reception at the Aqula Episcopal Church, Route 1, Stafford, VA. Contributions may be made to the organization of your choice or Whitman-Walker Clinic, 1701 14th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009.

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 15, 2009.

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Elizabeth Leiby

March 16, 2009

Our sincere condolences to Sam and
Charlotte for the loss of Debbie.
Our prayers are with you.
Beth Leiby and family

Suzanne Foley

March 16, 2009

I enjoyed working with you at Kaiser and I will miss you.

Suzanne

Susan Helbig

March 16, 2009

In loving memory of a colorful character....my thoughts and prayers are with Charlotte, Sam, and Debbie's many dear (and colorful!) friends.

Christina Walker

March 16, 2009

I love you. You are already greatly missed.

The Constables

March 15, 2009

We'll miss the sidewalk chats and your wonderfull wit. Our prayers are with you, your Mom,and Sam.

Andrea O'Donnell

March 15, 2009

Sam, my thoughts and prayers are all yours right now.

Love, Ms. O'Donnell

Jenni Harper

March 15, 2009

you were always full of life and laughter - times will be quiet now - you will be missed by many and remembered by all - your cousin

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Funeral services provided by:

Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Dale City

4143 Dale Blvd., Dale City, VA 22193

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