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Loretta Barnes Obituary
March 2, 1976 - December 21, 2021
Loretta Ann Duncan Barnes, 45, of Rhodhiss, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at her residence.
Loretta was born March 2, 1976, in Burke County, to Richard Lee Duncan and the late Allie Mae Icard Duncan. She loved the Lord, reading her Bible, spending time with her family, and enjoyed playing softball and her animals.
In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, James Barnes III; sons, Aaron Duncan and wife, Katelyn, Austin Barnes, and Joshua Barnes; grandchildren, Chase Duncan, Noah Duncan; and sister, Michelle Duncan.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Dec. 29, at 6 p.m., in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Service, with Pastor Devin Severt officiating.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m., at the funeral home, prior to the service.
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Ricky Duncan
September 10, 2024
To my sister Loretta Barnes I miss you and I love you with all my heart. You with Mom now in heaven we will all be together in heaven one day. Love my dad Richard Duncan and all the rest of y'all.
Jewel Styles
December 28, 2021
I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter, Richard. Praying for peace, comfort and strength for you during the upcoming days, weeks and months.
Angela Brackins Brackins
December 28, 2021
Loretta and I were best friends for 12yrs+.. My
Heart crys out for her
For the family* her memory will live on in my heart..
Fly High with yourmom
Until I see you again
Barbara Isaacs
December 23, 2021
I'm so sorry for all of your loss I've known Loretta since she went to middle school with Melissa and she always had a loving heart n caring for others feelings I hope she n Bobby n Melissa are up in heaven together there's no words to make anything better I know I still hurt I pray that God can comfort y'all n make it easier somehow I'm here if you want or need to talk I love all of yall
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