Samantha was born November 15, 1964 at Cook County
Hospital in Chicago, IL to Annie Barnes and Wash Jr. Barnes. She accepted Christ at a young age and
attended Church from time to time.
Samantha attended Orr High School and went on into the work field. She had multiple jobs such as
CPS Bus Aide and worked at many restaurant chains. She loved to dance and listen to music. She was
always the life of the party. She loved to help her mother and siblings whenever they needed her.
Samantha died on June 24, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at Generation of Elmwood Nursing Home.
She is preceded in death by: Her father, Wash Jr. Barnes; her sister, Yvonne Barnes; her brother,
Baxter Barnes; her loving aunt, Minnie Johnson.
She leaves to cherish: Her Beloved mother, Annie Barnes; her sisters, Annette Barnes, Alexias
Barnes (Eric Johnson), Madgie Dillon (Leazor Dillon); her brothers, James Wells (Syvella), Danny
and Gregory Barnes (Sally); aunt, India Wells; uncle, Arthur Wells; two daughters, Sanethia Barnes-
Watkins (Donte) and Briana Barnes; three grandsons; D’kari, Kaiden and Kaleb; as well as a host of
nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and family. Also a special friend, Lanell Tucker (40).
They say there is no greater pain~ no loss that can compare… the torment when you lose a child - no
human heart can bear.
No one can just imagine… No one can comprehend ~ Unless they
lose their own child and, then… They’ll understand.
You’ll never really breathe as strong~
Your heart will bear a scar… No words can speak the sorrow, and it changes ‘who’ you are.
I know my life has meaning~ I try to live each day, I start my morning with your love… and the…
begin to pray.
For all of you who’ve lost a child… please know I feel your pain~ and when we see our children;
We’ll be ourselves ‘again’.
Love always mom