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Deborah Lusk Barnes

1951 - 2023

BORN

1951

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home

3665 Telegraph Ave.

Oakland, California

Deborah Barnes Obituary

Deborah Lusk Barnes passed peacefully on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, at Kaiser Hospital in Oakland, CA with loved ones at her side. Deborah was a member of Faith AME Church, Oakland, CA and retired from the City of Oakland as the Director of Contracts Compliance. Deborah is survived by her baby brother; Brian Everette Lusk of Baton Rouge, LA. Two aunts; Bertha and Tim Marie Wilcox, of Baton Rouge, LA. Three nephews; Tony Tate, Kenneth Lusk of Baton Rouge, LA and Terry Lionel Lusk of Vallejo, CA. Three nieces including Dana and Mia Lusk of St. Louis, MO. Visitation is Friday, June 16, 2023, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Memorial Service is Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 11:00am. Visitation and Memorial Service to be held at Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home, 3665 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609. Telephone 510-654-8558.

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Published by The Advocate from Jun. 13 to Jun. 14, 2023.

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Theresa Lopez

July 6, 2023

To Deborah's family,
I worked with Deborah for many years and she was always very respectful and kind to me. I have many wonderful memories of her. She will be missed. My prayers for your family during this difficult time.

Meg Horl

June 20, 2023

To the family of Deborah: I'm so sorry for your loss. I truly enjoyed working with Deb. She was always so warm, friendly and kind. She brought a bright light to the City of Oakland. My condolences.

Janet Wicker-Douglas

June 16, 2023

Praying your strength in the LORD. Love you MUCH

Ginger F. Smith

June 15, 2023

Extending our heartfelt condolences to the Family of Ms. Deborah L. Barnes. May you find comfort in the knowledge that she lived a life of purpose and is now with the Lord and may that same Jesus grant you the strength to continue her legacy of Faith and good works. Our prayers and thoughts are with each of you.

Lil Brown-Parker

June 15, 2023

Our Dearest Cousin Brian Lusk, may our love and support sustain you as you get through this difficult loss of your last Sis Deborah Lusk Barnes. Our deepest sympathy, Your Brown Cousins

Patricia J. Davis

June 14, 2023

Uncle Brian, our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. Earth had no Sorrow that heaven can not Heal.
Love you
Davis-Williams Family

Jeannine Sims Johnson

June 14, 2023

Brian please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Think of the beautiful memories you shared with each other.
Your friends,
Eddie and Jeannine Sims Johnson

Lorie Hunt Nelson

June 14, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carrie G Baise

June 14, 2023

My prayer is that God continues to keep each of you in his loving arms of protection throughout this difficult time

Glinder Young

June 14, 2023

Brian, Be not dismayed whatever betide. God will take care of you. Praying for you and your family that God will give you the strength to accept what he allows. Remember God is in control. Love you

Ivan Griffin

June 14, 2023

Dearest Brian, my deepest sympathies to you at the passing of your sister.

Patricia Sims Williams

June 13, 2023

Brian and family:
Always remember that you are in my thoughts and prayers. You loved Deborah, but God loved her more. Love you.

Latonya Cruz

June 13, 2023

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Prayers for the family.

Joseph Lewis

June 13, 2023

Uncle Brian; Tony Tate and Family. You are forever in my thoughts and prayers J Patrick Lewis

Joyce McGee

June 13, 2023

Praying for you and your family during your time of sadness.

Audrey Brunious

June 13, 2023

My Condolences to Brian, and the Family. I'm praying for Strength and Endurance.

Renae Taylor

June 13, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Jun

16

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home

3665 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA 94609

Jun

17

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home

3665 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA 94609

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3665 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA 94609

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