Beloved wife of Harry Barker, Sr., for 66 years. He was the love of her life since the age of 15; devoted mother of Harry Barker Jr. (Paula) and Gayle "Cissy" Yanus (Rob); cherished grandmother and great grandmother of many; dear sister of the late Tom, Alice, Wilma Jean, Robbie, Lula Mae and J.W.; also survived by her brother in law Gary Barker (Marilyn).
She enjoyed retirement in South Carolina for 20 years. Where she golfed and square danced. Since returning to northeast Ohio, she could be found at church and playing cards with her friends. Family gatherings at her home was what she cherished most.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org
The family will receive friends 3-6 PM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 at the A. RIPEPI AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY RD., MIDDLEBURG HTS (WEST OF I-71). Followed by a service at 6:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
