Peggy Anne Barnes, a 74-year-old woman, was found deceased in her home in Lakewood, Washington, on October 12, 2023. According to the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, Peggy died of natural causes at her residence. Despite efforts to locate any surviving family members or acquaintances who might take responsibility for arranging her final rites, the agency has been unsuccessful in their endeavors, leaving her remains unclaimed.
In accordance with their procedures, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, continues to hold her cremated remains. The office has announced that these cremains can be claimed by any individual at any time, providing a glimmer of hope that someone might come forward to claim Peggy and provide her with a proper resting place.
For anyone with information or an intention to claim the cremains, they can reach out to the agency for more details. The medical examiner’s office can be contacted via the number 253-798-6494, referencing Peggy Anne Barnes’s case with the Agency Case Number 232762. Her case can also be further explored under the Namus ID UCP110759, which might provide additional details helpful to those interested in stepping forward.
Date Found: 10/12/2023
