Dorothy Jane Looney Barnes

Barnes, Dorothy Jane Looney, 92, born on May 28, 1926, passed away March 2, 2019 following several years living with Dementia/Alzheimer’s disease. She was born and raised in New Castle, Virginia. As “Student #4”, she is a Graduate of New Castle High School-1943, followed by studies at Virginia Polytechnic Institute (known now as Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia) with a Bachelor’s Degree-1947. She proceeded on to graduating from her 2 year internship at John’s Hopkins Hospital, School of Dietetics, Baltimore, Maryland and graduating in 1947. Chief Dietician for Baltimore City Hospital, member of John Hopkins Hospital Dietetics Dept. and Nutritional Instructor for RNs, LPNs, including patients of JHH. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Vernon Barnes, Jr.; parents, Roscoe and Murphey Looney; brothers, Buddy, Tyler, and Fred Looney. She is survived by daughter, Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Barnes Lettshek (Daniel) of Clinton Township, Michigan; step-grandson, Michael Lettshek; great-grandchildren, Hannah and Danny Lettshek of Bumpass, Virginia. Survived by her dear sister, Barbara Looney Reynolds of West Melbourne, Florida; nephews, Chuck Reynolds, William “King” and Bobby Thompson, Watson, John, and Steve Looney; nieces, Milli Reynolds Washock (Dick), Carolyn Thurston, Lynn Larnerd. She was a life member of the New Castle Methodist Church, the American Dietetic Association, Old Brick Hotel Conservation Member, D.A.R.-Craig County Chapter, and the Retired Teachers Association. She retired after 22 years of teaching New Castle Methodist Church Adult Sunday School Class, as she was mentored by Ms. Kate Layman to assure the teaching role. She spent many years working to provide many local residences that needed diets specific for various ailments. Special thank you and appreciation goes to the staff of Cardinal Senior Living and Memory Care, Bedford, Virginia, including the MediHealth/Hospice Staff. They all are professional and spectacular in caring for their residences and patients. Exceptional hands on care for all. Funeral Services will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle with Pastor Charles Stacy officiating. A private interment will follow. The family will receive friends 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM Sunday before the services. www.paitselfh.com

Dorothy Jane Looney Barnes

May 28, 1926 - March 2, 2019