Doris Barnes Lightfoot

The Life of Doris Barnes Lightfoot Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants. Psalm 116:15 God touched the hand of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Doris Barnes Lightfoot on Friday, August 25, 2017, and called her from labor to reward to rest in his loving arms. Doris, affectionately known as “Doll Baby” was born on October 25, 1935 in Charles City County, Virginia. Doris was the second oldest of four children born to the late Leslie Neal Brown and Sarah Jones Brown. At an early age she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior and was baptized, and joined Gilfield Baptist Church located in Charles City. Doris was educated in the Charles City County Public School System. She graduated from Ruthville High School in 1952. After graduation, she moved to Richmond, Virginia where she continued her education and training. Her love for the latest fashions and hair styles led her to attend and graduate from the Apex Beauty School. Several years later she answered God's call to the Nursing Ministry. She graduated from the Medical College of Virginia School of Practical Nursing, Armstrong Unit, and began a lifelong career as a Licensed Practical Nurse— retiring after 46 years of nursing. Doris received numerous accolades during her career and has held many positions in her nursing organizations. She served as president of the Licensed Practical Nurses Association Area 5, and served on the board of the Nurses Alumni Association. She was awarded Nurse of the Year in 1978, and has written numerous articles for nursing magazines: (LPN on the Move; Practical Nurses Journal; and the Advance for LPN's). Doris has been an active member of the American Business Woman's Association for over 30 years and was awarded Women of the Year 1992-1993. She also was a life member of the Baptist General Convention of Virginia, Division of Women, Area A, District A-1. Doris joined Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church in 1980. She was a member of the Nurses Ministry, Seniors Ministry, Senior Usher Auxiliary, and the Spratley Allen Missionary Circle. Doris was preceded in death by her sister, Catherine Jackson; brother, Thomas “Jerome” Brown; half-sister, Robin Brown; and half-brother Leslie Brown, Jr. Doris leaves to cherish her memories a loving and devoted daughter, Danita Barnes Jones (Theotis); sons, George N. Barnes, III (Debra) and Sean B. Lightfoot (Aria); ten grandchildren, Corey Turner, Cardinal, Raven and Starling Barnes, Shontelle Carter, Jr, Sean Jr, Nieko, Cheyenne, Cyrus, and Christopher Lightfoot; three great-grandchildren, Amari, Cecilia, and Noah Lightfoot; brother, Carlton Brown (Margaret); devoted sister-in-law, Ervine Brown; stepmother, Loretta Brown; half-brother Earl Brown; half-sister, Rose Hinnant; devoted nieces, Wanda Brown and Yhonna Minor; a host of other nieces, nephews, and cousins— one devoted, Betty Booker; devoted friend, Willnette Folly; and other relatives and friends.

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Doris Barnes Lightfoot

October 25, 1935 - August 25, 2017