Barbara Joan Barker, age 87 of Mannington, WV passed away in her home surrounded by her family on Monday, August 28, 2023. She was born March 20, 1936 to Herbert “Pete” Clinton Bonnell and Carmen Belle Ryan Bonnell in Farmington, WV. She married Ronzel Bruce Barker on March 22, 1952 in Oakland, MD and was a loving wife, dedicated mother and homemaker and also worked at St. Barbara’s Nursing Home as a Nurse Aide. She was a long-time member of the Church of Christ who loved to work with the youth in church and to mentor young mothers in the community. She cared for multiple family members in their final days in her home over the years.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her brother Donald Ray Bonnell and an infant son Rodney Lee Barker.
Barbara is survived by Ronzel Bruce Barker, her loving husband of 72 years, as well as family members: son Bruce (Rose) Barker of Mannington, WV, granddaughter Sara Roscoe of Chapel Hill, NC, great-grandchildren Bakari Roscoe of Chapel Hill, NC and Kayla Speed Roscoe of Greensboro, NC, granddaughter Sara (Chris) Seese of Mannington, great-grandchildren Jesse (Peter) Thielen of Bethesda, MD, Hannah (Mason) Moore of Shinnston, WV, Joseph Lynch of Mannington, WV, Elizabeth Lynch of Fairmont, WV, Joanna, Annabella and Samuel “Butchie” Seese of Mannington, WV, great-great-granddaughter Maurine “Marnie” Moore of Shinnston, WV, grandson Bruce (Lisa) Barker II of Gig Harbor, WV, great-grandchildren Gabriella and Caleb Barker also of Gig Harbor, WA, grandson Josh (Amanda) Barker of Mannington, WV, great-grandchildren Abby, Grace and Magee Barker also of Mannington, WV, grandson Seth (Johnna) Barker of Fairmont, WV, great-granddaughter Millie Barker also of Fairmont, WV, as well as Ray, Sheridan and Joe Bezjak; daughter Kathee (Brian) Sharp of Mannington, WV, grandson Ronzel (Shannon) Wiley of Birmingham, AL, granddaughter Rebekah Wiley of NYC, NY, grandson Jonathan (Megan) Wiley of Fairmont, WV, great-grandchildren Kaylen, Joel, Asa and James Wiley of Fairmont, WV, grandson Isaac (Julianna) Sharp of Nashville, TN, grandson Bo Sharp of Mannington, WV; son Tim (Barbie) Barker of Fairmont, WV, grandsons Elijah and Jadon Barker also of Fairmont, WV; son David (Angela) Barker of Jacksonville, FL, grandsons Alex and Nick Barker also of Jacksonville, FL; her brother Ronald Jay Bonnell, and many other special friends and family along the way.
The family wishes to extend their Special Thanks to Amedysis Hospice and all that cared for Barbara!
There will be a private service for immediate family only at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington, WV. Interment will be located at Mannington Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Clarksburg, WV.Amedysis Hospice,
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So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers.
Sending our deepest sympathy. Remembering you in thought and prayer.
On behalf of the Ross family, please accept our condolences on Barbara's passing.