TINKA BARRETT
June 14, 1937
October 16, 2025
Our beloved Tinka Hale Barrett, 88, of Herndon Virginia, entered eternal rest on October 16, 2025. She was born on June 14, 1937, in Phoebus, Virginia to the late Lillian and Ernest Hale. Tinka’s name at birth was Ernestine Frances Hale. She was so tiny and skinny her brothers thought she looked like a Tinkertoy. Soon everyone called her Tinka, and it stuck.
A graduate of Hampton High School, Tinka dedicated her life to her family and her community. She married Richard Barrett, on October 4, 1958. Together, they raised 2 daughters and built a home filled with laughter and unconditional love.
Tinka’s first job was as a secretary for the Continental Army Command at Fort Monroe where she met her husband, Richard. She continued her government service at the Pentagon after moving to Herndon.
For 30 years she worked for the Fairfax County School system, where she was known for her dedication, beautiful smile and sense of humor.
After retiring in 2011, she continued volunteering and giving back to the community with the Herndon Woman’s Club. Tinka joined the Women’s Club first in Hampton and continued her membership with the Herndon Club where she held the record for longest service of over 70 years.
Tinka was a member of the Herndon United Methodist Church. She served as secretary to the pastor for many years. She regularly attended services and meetings of the Top of the Hill group. Her kindness and strength were an inspiration to all who knew her.
This past year, Tinka lived at the Kensington in Reston where she met new friends and enjoyed many new adventures.
Tinka’s greatest joy was her family. She was happiest when surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Her home was the center of family gatherings. She is survived by her daughters, Traci Barrett Irwin (Dan) and Kelliann Barrett Miller (Dale), her grandchildren, Maggie Irwin, Will Irwin, and Hannamae Miller.
A memorial service will be held on October 30th at 2:00 at Herndon United Methodist Church, 701 Bennett St, Herndon, VA 20170. All are welcome to join family and friends for a reception in the church hall after the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her honor to Herndon Woman’s Club, a 501c charitable organization. Donations can be sent to HWC, PO Box 231 c/o Treasurer, Herndon VA 20172.
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We will dearly miss the beautiful smile, kind heart and talents of our beloved member Linda (Huntt) Crawford (age 65) who passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018. She was the youngest child born on December 18, 1952. Her parents, George E. and Mary A. Huntt, her brother George, and her sister Catherine predeceased her. Linda is survived by her husband of 46 years - David, her children - David Crawford III, Andrew Crawford, Rachael Crespo and her grandchildren - Jonah, Maya and Clara Crespo, and her sister Diana McConnell.
Linda worked for the Internal Revenue Service until her first child was born and later began working for the Fairfax County Public Schools. She worked at Herndon HS for many years and eventually went with Ellen Reilly to McLean HS where she retired as administrative assistant to the principal in 2014.
Linda was a long-time member of the Herndon Woman's Club. Her warm personality, inviting smile and creative talents will be greatly missed by family, members of HWC and many other friends. She was fond of gardening, loved to walk on the beach in St. Augustine, FL and enjoyed traveling. Interment took place at Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Herndon, VA.
Linda worked for the Internal Revenue Service until her first child was born and later began working for the Fairfax County Public Schools. She worked at Herndon HS for many years and eventually went with Ellen Reilly to McLean HS where she retired as administrative assistant to the principal in 2014.
Linda was a long-time member of the Herndon Woman's Club. Her warm personality, inviting smile and creative talents will be greatly missed by family, members of HWC and many other friends. She was fond of gardening, loved to walk on the beach in St. Augustine, FL and enjoyed traveling. Interment took place at Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Herndon, VA.
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Our beloved member, Elma Louise Moffett Mankin (age 93) passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018. She was born on August 26, 1924 to William Henry and Mary Elizabeth Thompson Moffett. Elma was predeceased by her husband, Wilson Douglas Mankin, her beloved daughter, Nancy Mankin Bland and three brothers. Survivors include her daughter, Gayle Mankin Fulcher (Tom); her son-in-law, Tom Bland (Beth); six grandchildren and their spouses, Todd Fulcher (Tina), Mark Fulcher (Kerry), Robin Fulcher Jones (Jason), Kurt Bland (Meredith), Lisa Fulcher Jordan (Kevin) and Matt Bland (Beth); eight great- grandchildren, Logan and Ryan Fulcher, Zoe Jones, Hank Fulcher, Caris and Emerson Bland, and Cora and Alex Jordan; four sisters, Betty Tavenner, Mary Ellen Judd, Ginny Bernstorff and Beverly Landymore; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Mankin was an active member of Herndon United Methodist Church and the Herndon Woman’s Club. She was involved in many civic organizations and was honored in 2001 as Herndon Rotary Club Citizen of the Year. We fondly called Elma the “Queen of Herndon” because she captured the hearts of those around her. Elma joined the Herndon Woman’s Club in 1949 and served as President from 1954 – 1955. Interment was at Chestnut Grove Cemetery. [Memorial donations may be made to Herndon Woman’s Club PO Box 231 Herndon, VA 20172 for a scholarship to be established in Elma’s memory.]
Mrs. Mankin was an active member of Herndon United Methodist Church and the Herndon Woman’s Club. She was involved in many civic organizations and was honored in 2001 as Herndon Rotary Club Citizen of the Year. We fondly called Elma the “Queen of Herndon” because she captured the hearts of those around her. Elma joined the Herndon Woman’s Club in 1949 and served as President from 1954 – 1955. Interment was at Chestnut Grove Cemetery. [Memorial donations may be made to Herndon Woman’s Club PO Box 231 Herndon, VA 20172 for a scholarship to be established in Elma’s memory.]