Claudia Lea Barnes Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Claudia Lea Barnes (Norfolk, Virginia), who passed away on June 9, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Claudia Lea Barnes to pay them a last tribute.
As Claudia Lea departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Claudia Lea. Though Claudia Lea may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Claude Lee and Abiatha Dozier Vaughan; her husband Charles E. Barnes, Jr. (Charlie); and her brother Robert D. Vaughan. She is survived by: her children, Chuck Barnes (Karen) and Cristi Sanchez (Denis); her grandchildren, Brandi Browder, Corey Barnes (Crystal), Bryan Barnes (Annie) and Ren Sanchez; and her sister Gerry Forbes (Lyle).
