1928
Eleanora
2018
Eleanora Barker
November 13, 1928 — January 18, 2018
Eleanora (Ellie) Pauline Rudolph Barker, 89, of Newton went to be with her Lord January 18, 2018 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born in Tell City, Indiana November 13, 1928, she was the daughter of the late George Rudolph and Elizabeth Hess Rudolph. Ellie married the late Roger Barker in 1953 and had five children. Prior to her marriage, Ellie attended college and worked for General Electric. She left GE to raise her family but kept busy with reading, dancing and many sports, even winning several golf tournaments. Ellie was an active member of the Hot Springs Village Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church while she lived in Arkansas. She spent many hours volunteering at church and her children's schools. Her passions were working with the Special Olympics and teaching Junior Golfers.
Ellie is preceded in death by her husband, a sister, Betty Werner, son-in-law, Pete Shinn, and her parents. Survivors include five children: Rebecca Bennett (Daughter), Rosalyn Barker (Daughter), Kevin (Susan) Barker (Son), Kerry (Maria) Barker (Son) and Rochelle Shinn (Daughter), 9 grandchildren: Alexis, Matthew, Roger, Rachel, Kelsey, Nicole, Joseph, Alicia and Brian, and 7 great-grandchildren.
Ellie moved into Abernethy Laurels in September 2016 and was blessed with many new friendships. She lived her life full of joy and optimism, often teasing those around her and always had a smile. Ellie also enjoyed baking for her friends and family, treating them to lemon bars or Christmas cookies (and if anyone has that lemon bar recipe, please hand it over!)
A Celebration of Life is planned for Friday January 26, 2018 in the Spirit Room at Abernethy Laurels, 102 Leonard Ave, Newton, with Pastor Mark Osborne officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00-4:00pm, a memorial service will follow at 4:00pm. The meal will be lovingly provided by the members of New Vision Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Special Olympics North Carolina, 2200 Gateway Centre Blvd., Ste. 201, Morrisville, NC 27560.
The Barker family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Eleanora Pauline Barker, please visit our floral store.
Ellie is preceded in death by her husband, a sister, Betty Werner, son-in-law, Pete Shinn, and her parents. Survivors include five children: Rebecca Bennett (Daughter), Rosalyn Barker (Daughter), Kevin (Susan) Barker (Son), Kerry (Maria) Barker (Son) and Rochelle Shinn (Daughter), 9 grandchildren: Alexis, Matthew, Roger, Rachel, Kelsey, Nicole, Joseph, Alicia and Brian, and 7 great-grandchildren.
Ellie moved into Abernethy Laurels in September 2016 and was blessed with many new friendships. She lived her life full of joy and optimism, often teasing those around her and always had a smile. Ellie also enjoyed baking for her friends and family, treating them to lemon bars or Christmas cookies (and if anyone has that lemon bar recipe, please hand it over!)
A Celebration of Life is planned for Friday January 26, 2018 in the Spirit Room at Abernethy Laurels, 102 Leonard Ave, Newton, with Pastor Mark Osborne officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00-4:00pm, a memorial service will follow at 4:00pm. The meal will be lovingly provided by the members of New Vision Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Special Olympics North Carolina, 2200 Gateway Centre Blvd., Ste. 201, Morrisville, NC 27560.
The Barker family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Eleanora Pauline Barker, please visit our floral store.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Eleanora Barker, please visit our flower store.
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