Alfastine (McCoy) Barnes, 76, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023. She was born in Dayton, Ohio to the late Lonnie and Ernestine McCoy, and was a 1966 graduate of Dunbar High School.
Alfastine worked as a nurse assistant at Maria Joseph Living Care Center for twenty years, and went on to work at Hospice of Dayton before retiring. She was a loving and compassionate mother, grandmother, sister and friend, and a woman who truly cherished the memories the city of Dayton held for her.
Alfastine had a strong work ethic, and was a profoundly sentimental woman who had a deep sense of loyalty to those dearest to her. Observant and introspective, she held with great affection the memories and experiences that enriched her life. She trusted Christ as her Lord and Savior many years ago, and her faith was a source of comfort and strength to her.
She is preceded in death by parents, Lonnie McCoy and Ernestine Scott; brother, Lawrence McCoy and sister, Annie J ean Douglas.
She leaves to cherish her memory son, Kevin R. Barnes of Dayton, Ohio; daughter, Michele (Jahmal) McClendon of Akron, Ohio; granddaughter, Rion Gaston-Barnes of Atlanta, Georgia; grandsons, Simon and Ellison McClendon of Akron, Ohio; brother, Fred (Esther) McCoy of Dayton, Ohio; sister, Lonzine Loveless of Dayton, Ohio, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Professional services entrusted to W.E. Lusain Funeral Home and Crematory.
