Obituary for Margaret Ann Barker
Margaret Ann “Marge” Barker, 80 of Ashford passed on December 12, 2022 at home after a long illness.
Marge was born September 9, 1942 to her late parents: Bert and Pauline Gurski Peros. Also preceding her in death were grandmother: Julia Kish Peros, beloved brother: Ricky Peros and her infant brother: Bert Jr.
She was a 1960 graduate of Sherman High School, Seth where she was an honor student and majorette. She graduated from St. Mary’s Nursing School in Huntington and worked as an RN for over 30 years at CAMC with her last years in the oncology department. Marge loved Elvis, westerns, traveling and camping. She was an avid reader and collector of tea pots and angels. Marge loved to bake and she was known for the thousands of decorated cookies she gave out at Christmas time.
Marge dearly loved her family, especially her husband of 60 years, Carmel E. Barker, who took wonderful care of her through her many illnesses. Carmel and Marge were high school sweethearts and knew the true meaning of love. She adored her children: Carmen (Bert) Wendling of Blanchard, OK, Tamei (Dwain) Blake of Shellman’s Bluff, GA, Paula (Jeff) Floyd of Blanchard, OK and Eric (Jenny) Barker of Charleston. Marge was blessed with ten grandchildren: Cameron, Dakota, Eric Michael, Olivia, Michaela, Dalton, Seneca, Dylan, Mason and Kaylea and nine great grandchildren: Rhett, Kate, Jack, Ellie Jo, Dawsyn, Lydia, Stella, Elle, and John Brooks. Marge is also survived by her beloved brother: Eddie (Dreama) Peros, sister in law: Sue Peros and many loved nieces, nephews and cousins, especially Frances Jenkins, Barbara King and Sharon Toney, who were like sisters. She also leaves behind many other extended family and friends.
The family would like to thank TiAnna Toney and Marylea Seacrest for the exceptional care and love they provided to our Momma and to the numerous other family and friends who visited.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9 a.m. Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Saint Agnes Catholic Church, Kanawha City with Rev. Father Jose Manuel Escalante officiating. Entombment will follow in Pineview Cemetery, Orgas. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday December 16, 2022 at Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet.
Condolences may be sent to the family at leonardjohnsonfuneralhome.com.
Marge was born September 9, 1942 to her late parents: Bert and Pauline Gurski Peros. Also preceding her in death were grandmother: Julia Kish Peros, beloved brother: Ricky Peros and her infant brother: Bert Jr.
She was a 1960 graduate of Sherman High School, Seth where she was an honor student and majorette. She graduated from St. Mary’s Nursing School in Huntington and worked as an RN for over 30 years at CAMC with her last years in the oncology department. Marge loved Elvis, westerns, traveling and camping. She was an avid reader and collector of tea pots and angels. Marge loved to bake and she was known for the thousands of decorated cookies she gave out at Christmas time.
Marge dearly loved her family, especially her husband of 60 years, Carmel E. Barker, who took wonderful care of her through her many illnesses. Carmel and Marge were high school sweethearts and knew the true meaning of love. She adored her children: Carmen (Bert) Wendling of Blanchard, OK, Tamei (Dwain) Blake of Shellman’s Bluff, GA, Paula (Jeff) Floyd of Blanchard, OK and Eric (Jenny) Barker of Charleston. Marge was blessed with ten grandchildren: Cameron, Dakota, Eric Michael, Olivia, Michaela, Dalton, Seneca, Dylan, Mason and Kaylea and nine great grandchildren: Rhett, Kate, Jack, Ellie Jo, Dawsyn, Lydia, Stella, Elle, and John Brooks. Marge is also survived by her beloved brother: Eddie (Dreama) Peros, sister in law: Sue Peros and many loved nieces, nephews and cousins, especially Frances Jenkins, Barbara King and Sharon Toney, who were like sisters. She also leaves behind many other extended family and friends.
The family would like to thank TiAnna Toney and Marylea Seacrest for the exceptional care and love they provided to our Momma and to the numerous other family and friends who visited.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9 a.m. Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Saint Agnes Catholic Church, Kanawha City with Rev. Father Jose Manuel Escalante officiating. Entombment will follow in Pineview Cemetery, Orgas. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday December 16, 2022 at Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet.
Condolences may be sent to the family at leonardjohnsonfuneralhome.com.