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Linda S. Barnes

Linda Barnes Obituary

Linda S. Barnes, 63, of 8806 Torrey Pines Dr., Chesterfield, Va., died Monday, October 24, 2005, at St. Mary's Hospital, after a long battle with melanoma. Linda was born in Alexandria, Va. She had remained a resident of Virginia her entire life living in Falls Church, Newport News, Richmond, Sterling, and Chesterfield. She was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include her husband, Robert S. Barnes of Chesterfield, Va.; a daughter, Tonya Dagstani of Selbyville, Del.; a son, Michael Barnes of Chester, Va.; her grandchildren, whom she deeply cherished, Braydon and Brenden Barnes and Tristan and Kylan Dagstani; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Jennifer Barnes and son-in-law, Tarek Dagstani; she loved them both dearly. Services will be held at Centenary Methodist Church, Winterpock Rd., in Chesterfield, Va., at 1 p.m. on November 5, 2005. In lieu of flowers, Linda had requested donations be sent in her name to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Oct. 27, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Linda Barnes

15 Entries

Joann Scott Diddell

November 6, 2005

To my sweet and dear cousin Linda...

You left earth on my birthday-October 24th! What a wonderful birthday present you honored me with. You are safely home with our Heavenly Father- no more physical pain and suffering.

I think back on the wonderful and funny times we had together...you, your brother Chuck and my brother Johnny! We were proud to be children and grandchildren of the 'Scotts'. We were blessed with two precious dads- Ronald and Reese Scott! What characters...oh..to be like those two!So full of life and fun!

We often talked of our brothers and how blessed we were to have Chuck and Johnny. We had fun together on our farm in Florida and we enjoyed our times together when we were all young. Linda and Chuck- and Johnny and Joann...What a foursome! We knew our parents loved us! We had so many great times together- times and memories that only Scott's can really embrace. It is an honor to be a Scott and I thank God for your presence in my life. We shared many laughs and tears and we knew we could count on each other to share our spirits. The best part is to know that not only that you, Chuck , Johnny and myself are earthly brothers, sisters and cousins...but that we are brothers and sisters in Christ and our love and devotion for each other will always be special. You loved your husband, childen and grandchildren- and they adored you. In fact- you loved all of your family members! May God Bless your family as they walk through this difficult time in their life. Long live the Scott's and may all family members know how much I cared about their Linda...and how much God Loves them...We thank God for allowing us to be part of the 'Shady Chacters' -which have shaped our hearts and minds. They are so special.

Cousin Joann...a piece of Reese!

Shirley Sullivan (Miller)

November 5, 2005

Today I attended the celebration of your life, Linda. You would have been so proud of your children. They gave a gift of love to all that attended.

While I will always cherish our loving friendship, I will sorely miss you. I was one of those people that although we planned to do so much together, I was always too involved in what was going on in my life to just step off and GO and DO some of the things we planned to do. I love you, darling, and my heart breaks at your loss....to me, and to all your family that will miss you so much, and your many, many friends that held you dear.

Chuck Scott

November 4, 2005

As does everyone else who came into contact with my sister, I too mourn the passing of Linda Scott Barnes.

Her compassion, understanding, love, friendship, sense of humor and sibling ties to our parents, Ronald and Virgie Scott will be greatly missed. May she rest in peace in her "heavenly nest" and find harmony and contentment.

Linda Scott

November 3, 2005

Although I only knew Linda during the last 5 years, I felt privileged to be included within her circle of friends and I will miss our weekly conversations. Toward the end of her life, she often told me how much she valued our "girlie" chats because she knew she would be able to say whatever she felt without feeling guilty that she might cause me distress - that my openness in allowing her to speak her mind about what she knew to be inevitable allowed her the freedom to be what she was - a woman looking at the final challenge of her life - a challenge that she met with grace, fortitude and enduring faith. Little did she know the honor I felt in being able to grant her this freedom.

Buzzy (Howard) Blair

November 3, 2005

My feeling are exactly the same as your other guests Linda. I also have known and appreciate your lovily smile, gentleness and kindness. I thank God that He allowed me to have been a member of Hillwood and got to know that wonderful Scott family in the 50's. Like Danny said, I wish to be met at the gate by you. May we all walk with you again some day.

Wendy Whetzel

November 1, 2005

Bob, Tanya, Mike, and Family...

I am so sorry to hear of Linda's death. Chuck and I are still very much in touch, and he sent me the news. My thoughts are with you, and you and she are in my prayers. With sympathy, Wendy Whetzel

Cy Coleman

November 1, 2005

Bob,

I am very sorry to hear of your loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

October 28, 2005

I met Linda while playing softball w/ Bob on the BAM team, as we're called, back in the 70's (that's Bon Air Methodist). Yes, a softball team who grew up together in a wonderful church...a "team," (full of spouses, girl friends, kids, etc...new players and alumni etc.,) who has remained close & special all these years. Linda has been w/ us from Brighton Green-to-Sterling-and back to Chesterfield, and she will always remain w/ us, along w/ some dear departed teamates

....always a BAM cheerleader and friend !

#14 Catfish

Mary Hill

October 28, 2005

Bob, Tanya, and Mike,

We are so saddened with Linda's illness and death. She did know how to light up a room and Terry Sheetz said it best when she recognized her as one of the 10 sweetest people she knows. We agree.

Hope to see you soon.

John and Mary Hill

Danny Sheetz

October 28, 2005

Linda, I know you are in a much better place now, and I will miss you until I can join you....please

be there to greet me along with all the Hillwood bunch................

God sends us "angels on earth" to

help us through life........you were one of my main angles throughout the nearly 60 years we knew each other.......I so treasure your friendship, postive attitude and kindness...and what a million dollar smile you had and the brighest and happy eyes! You were

life, love and a perfect example of how to live a full and meanful life.

Until I meet you again............

Eileen Sheetz (Kelley)

October 28, 2005

Planet Earth has released a ray of sunshine back to the Universe. Linda Scott Barnes brought her light into any room she entered and left it full of warmth when she departed. I will always love her generous, kind-hearted spirit. She remains one of my primary life mentors. I was blessed to be one of Linda's childhood friends, associate majorette/tap dancer/acrobat, and Falls Church High School cheerleader.

Stuart and Juanita Orange

October 27, 2005

Very sorry to hear of your loss.

bobby Oliver

October 27, 2005

Bob, JoAnne and I are very sorry to hear the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Terry Sheetz

October 27, 2005

I grew up in Hillwood square and was very close to the Scott family. Linda was my brother Danny's best friend. She goes in the top 10 of the sweetest people I've ever known. Her smile lit up a room and her aura was peaceful and loving.

Linda Huband

October 27, 2005

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

Thinking about you and praying for you -- will see you sometime this week. Love, Linda

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