Dolores Kennedy Barnes

Dolores Kennedy Barnes obituary

Dolores Kennedy Barnes

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Dolores Barnes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jefferson Funeral Chapel - Alexandria on Aug. 15, 2025.

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Dolores "Dodie" Kennedy Barnes (80) Of Alexandria, VA, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Loving wife to the late Donald "Tater" Richard Barnes; beloved mother to Casey Hall (Chris Mason Hall) and Daniel Richard Barnes (Christa Rose Barnes); sister to the late Sandra Lee Donn, cherished grandmother to Conner, Cameron, Hunter, Riley, and Kennedy. She will truly be missed by many. Dodie, as she was known by most, graduated from Groveton High School in 1963. She married her husband Tater Oct 16, 1965. She lived in Alexandria and was a proud secretary for the Department of Defense. She enjoyed her retirement talking and visiting with her family, friends and neighbors. Relatives and friends will be received on Saturday, August 23, 2025, 2PM-5PM, at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315. Memorial contributions will be made to (INOVA Mount Vernon Hospital) or a charity of your choice. Please view and sign the family guestbook at www.jeffersonfuneralchapel.com.

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August 17, 2025

The Melton Family posted to the memorial.

August 16, 2025

Nelda Teel posted to the memorial.

August 16, 2025

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Nelda Teel

August 16, 2025

You are so missed! thanx for being such a good friend and having such a great sense of humor not to mention being the best postal delivery person ever. The shamrock will be a daily reminder of our friendship!

David Hanegraaf

August 16, 2025

Dodie, you were the best. You were a bright spot everyday. I am lucky to have met you. You will be missed. XXXOOO

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