Born in Eau Gallie, FL, she was a daughter of the late John B. and Minnie Young Long. Mrs. Barton worked for Miami Christian School for many years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Westwood Lake. In retirement, she lived in Dundee, FL where she was a member and volunteer treasurer of First Baptist Church of Lake Hamilton. For the last ten years, Mrs. Barton resided in Greenville where she was a member of Rocky Creek Baptist Church. She volunteered at the Homestead, FL and Greer, SC Soup Kitchens and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years.
Mrs. Barton is survived by her son, Dow S. Barton and wife Hilda; her daughter-in-law, Janine Barton; four grandchildren, Andrew Barton and wife Erin, Kate Barton, Jenny Weidenbenner and husband Daniel, and Anna Barton; two great grandchildren, Lucy and Sam; a brother, John Long; and a sister-in-law, Ronnie Long. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, John R. Barton.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Woodlawn Funeral Home with burial in Caballero Rivero Woodlawn North in Miami, FL at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Greer Soup Kitchen, 521 E. Poinsett Street, Greer, SC 29651.
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