Barb volunteered in the Ridgeville Christian School cafeteria and in the library. She worked as a grocery store clerk, a switchboard operator, a homemaker for her husband and three children, a lightning fast typist, a typesetter with her own successful business and a receptionist for over twenty years at Otterbein Home in Lebanon before her retirement in 2013.
Barb was known for her faith in Christ, her creativity, her quick wit and ability to make others laugh. She loved plants and animals, having many bird feeders and bird baths throughout her yard. She lovingly cared for the wild creatures who visited her yard feeding them nuts, seeds, and crackers. Her yard was always filled with beautiful flowers and plants.
She was praised for her creativity, perfect attention to detail, organizational skill and excellent workmanship. Barb was an accomplished craft-maker who loved sewing, embroidery, crochet and digital scrapbooking. She also sold many handsewn and handmade items in consignment shops. She made countless gifts for her children, grandchildren and friends spreading joy through the hearts of many little children with personalized aprons, book bags, pillows, and many other custom embroidered items. She made people feel special and loved by making customized digital scrapbook photos for family and friends alike. She was loved and will be sorely missed by those who knew her.
Barb was preceded in death by her parents; her great aunt Ruth Millikin; her aunts, Eva Motter, Addie Addams, June Morrison and her grandson, Kyle Barker (1996)
She is survived by her children: Jeffrey Barker (Katie Moore) and Naomi DeTample (Jeremy); grandchildren: Allison Moore, Ceara Barker and Conor Barker; great-grandchildren: Lily Blankenship, Rylee Montgomery and John Carter Mhanna; her sister, Beth Shelton (Ray); nieces: Misty McBroom (Shannon), Megen Saez (Sam) and Melissa Gibson (Michael); her very dear friend Krysta Flum; and her ex-husband James Barker.
Services will be held at New Freedom Church in Lebanon, Sunday, June 28th 2020 at 3 pm, Pastor Joe Shutts officiating. The family requests memorial donations to be made to New Freedom Church in lieu of flowers.
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