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Reverend Anne T. Barnes


Sunrise: March 9, 1940
Sunset: July 25, 2024
Rev. Anne T. Barnes, a long-time resident of Norfolk, VA, passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the age of 84. She was born on March 9, 1940, to the late Moses Columbus and Bertha Andrews Taylor in Pitt County, North Carolina. She attended public schools in Norfolk, VA and graduated from Booker T Washington High School at the age of 17. After a successful career of a professional cosmetologist and an accomplished entrepreneur in Hampton Roads, she was called to the ministry and became a member of Garret Community Church where she was ordained and later was appointed Assistant Pastor. Later she pastored Grace Temple Community Church, Norfolk, VA.

Anne began her journey as a devout “child of God” when she was baptized as the early age of 7 by the late Rev. McClendon, pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, located in the Titustown section of Norfolk, VA, where she grew up. When the family moved to Diggs Park in 1955, the entire Taylor family joined Queen Street Baptist Church, under the pastorship of the late Dr. J. Jasper Freeman. In fact, it was the late Dr. Freeman who performed the marriage ceremony of Anne and her high school sweetheart, Earvin L. Barnes. To this union two children were born – Darryl and Anita. Anne.

Anne was the owner and president of Anne’s Beauty Academy, For Curls and More, True Dreams, Headline Creations, and True Dreams located in Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach. Anne was extremely active in the Hampton Roads community where she served on several boards: Tidewater Television Advisory Council, National Teachers Educational Council, National Culturist League, National Beauty Culturist League, Church Street Merchants Association, Coalition of One Hundred Black Women, Southern Opportunity Program (STOP), United Christian Front for Brotherhood, Hal Jackson Talented Teens, and Black International Artist Team.

Additionally, she received many achievements, honors, and awards: namely Teacher Emerita, Omni Curl (New York), Who’s Who in Black America, Teacher of the Year (Virginia Assocation of Private Career Schools, Philadelphia, PA), Outstanding Citizens Award presented by Iota Phi Lambda Society, Outstanding Business Person of the Year (WRAP Radio Station, 1984), Special Merit Minority Business Development Agency, Hairdresser of the Year (Southern Tidewater Area),   and Black Business Woman of the Year (Jornal Guide Newspaper, 1984).

Anne received degrees from Norfolk Division of Virginia State College, Institute of Cosmetology, National Beauty Culturist, and Gulf Coast Seminary. Additionally, she received certificates in Teaching Methods from Old Dominion University and Thomas Nelson Community College.
Anne is survived by her devoted and loving son, Darryl M. Barnes of Roselle, NJ and devoted and loving daughter Anita Barnes-Jackson of Philadelphia, PA. Also, brothers: McKinley Barnes (Florence), Wenonah, NJ; Donnie Taylor (Maxine), Norfolk, VA; and Dr. Alton Taylor (Leah), Silver Springs, MD; sisters: Dr. Bertha T. Escoffery, Suffolk, VA, and Yvonne T. Bly, Portsmouth, VA; sister-in-law Daphene Taylor, Sumter, South Carolina, and sister-in-law Ruth Barnes Nixon, Bowie, MD. Additionally, she is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins who live in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Texas, Washington, DC, California, and Delaware. Anne was truly a loving phenomenal Christian woman who will be missed by her loving family and friends.
Viewing Wednesday, July 31, 2024 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Metropolitan Funeral Service 120 W Berkley Ave Norfolk, VA Service Thursday, August 1, 2024 12:00 Noon Queen Street Baptist Church 413 E Brambleton Ave Norfolk, VA Laid to Rest Roosevelt Memorial Park 1101 Campostella Rd Chesapeake, VA

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    Barbara Gamble says
    July 28, 2024 at 9:04 pm

    To Bertha , Yvonne, Donnie and the Barnes family , I send my sincere condolences. May Ann’s soul rest in peace. Amen

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      Tracy D White says
      July 30, 2024 at 12:46 pm

      My sincere condolences to the Barnes family for your loss. Anita and I were classmates at Lake Taylor High school. May God give the entire family peace at this difficult time.

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        Beverly McKinney and family says
        August 3, 2024 at 8:00 am

        I send my condolences to the family and she was a wonderful lady. I went to her beauty school for cosmetology in 1978. She resting in peace

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    Pearlene Greer says
    July 29, 2024 at 10:25 am

    To Yvonne and family. Praying that the peace of God will comfort you and family during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy.

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      Rev. Dr. James Edwards, lll says
      July 30, 2024 at 10:30 am

      Rev Dee and I offer our condolences to the Barnes /Taylor family on the passing of Rev. Barnes .

      Rev. Dr. James Edwards , lll
      Retired Pastor / Author

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    Eloise Neal Moore (Johnson) says
    July 29, 2024 at 5:03 pm

    My sincere prayers for the Barnes and Taylor families. Both Mickey and I are saddened to hear of Ann’s transition. She as a believer in our Savior is just waiting now for that day, in which He will say”Well done, good and faithful servant.”

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    Rev. Dr. James Edwards, lll says
    July 30, 2024 at 10:29 am

    Rev Dee and I offer our condolences to the Barnes /Taylor family on the passing of Rev. Barnes .

    Rev. Dr. James Edwards , lll
    Retired Pastor / Author

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    Estherine J. Harding says
    July 30, 2024 at 1:54 pm

    Deepest sympathy and prayers to the Barnes family in the passing of your dear loved one. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.

    Estherine J. Harding, NSU Retiree
    2016 Distinguished Alumna
    NSUAA Life Member – Chesapeake Chapter

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    Pat White-Webb-Weaver says
    July 30, 2024 at 5:47 pm

    family, please know that Annie Grace is at Peace now. May God give you the strength to get through this time of sorrow. Please keep her memories close to your hearts always. God will take care of you.

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    Vernell Gray says
    July 31, 2024 at 1:40 am

    To the Family of
    Rev. Anne T. Barnes
    May the works she’s done speak for her. She was a happy lady. I met her at Anne’s Academy because that’s where I got my hair done. She will be missed but God knows what’s best.
    This too shall passed. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.

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    DEBRA BROWN says
    July 31, 2024 at 7:59 am

    Deepest sympathy and prayers to the Barnes family in the passing of your dear loved one. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time. GOD GOT THE FAMILY. THE BROWN’S FAMILY

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    Hazel Wilson Coates says
    July 31, 2024 at 8:03 am

    Condolences to the family. Rest in peace Aunt Anne, you will be missed.

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    Jonathan Lamont Kersey says
    July 31, 2024 at 12:40 pm

    To my love and heartbeat Aunt Annie Grace!… I will miss your scalp scratches and the laughter in your voice each time you called my name. I will love you forever and “missed” doesn’t begin to describe your absence that is felt. My heart and mind will think of you endlessly! 🧡 Johnny

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    Ellen V. Lewis says
    July 31, 2024 at 3:05 pm

    Deepest sympathy and prayers to the Barnes family in the passing of your dear loved one. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.

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    Regina White/Askew says
    July 31, 2024 at 3:21 pm

    Sending comfort and prayers to Anita and the entire family.Anita and my sister was classmates at Lake Taylor High School.God will cover all broken hearts at this difficult time.

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    Linda D Parker says
    July 31, 2024 at 5:15 pm

    Barnes Family,
    You all have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved Mother, Sister, Aunt, and many more special people in her life. I am blessed to have had the opportunity to know her and develop a relationship with her. What a wonderful, graceful, stylish, caring and intelligent lady. May each of you hold on to all the love, laughter and memories of her to sustain each of you for the days and nights ahead without. She will forever live in your hearts and memories. God’s Peace and Love I leave unto each of you.
    Linda D. Parker, Chicago, IL

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    Rhonda Dixon Douglass says
    July 31, 2024 at 10:33 pm

    Ripeace Ms Ann T. Barnes. You are a Jewel that will always Shine Thank You for being there for me..Sending my Condolences and Prayers to your Family..
    Anne’s Beauty College/Class of 1979..Rhonda Douglass

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    Cecelia Tucker says
    August 1, 2024 at 1:03 pm

    May the peace of God be with
    You and your family during
    this difficult ttime,.
    She was quite a lady and
    humanitarian.
    CeeCee Tucket

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    Stephanie Harrell says
    August 1, 2024 at 2:49 pm

    Sending my love, prayers and condolences to the Family. I remember when I my hair stylist Deon began working at True Dreams Hair Salon. That was when I had the opportunity to meet Ms. Anne. She was such a beautiful and sweet person.

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