Mary Matta Barker

Mary Matta Barker

Mary Barker Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20, 2008.
BARKER, Mary Matta, 79, of Richmond, widow of Harry Lee Barker, passed away Friday, October 17, 2008. She is survived by her son, David Barker and wife, Tomie of Richmond; two daughters, Catherine B. Miller and husband, James of Greensboro, N.C. and Christine B. Calvert and husband, John of Alexandria; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Barker was a longtime member of the Scottish Rite Women's Club, Order of the Eastern Star, Ginter Park Woman's Club and a lifetime member of First Christ Church Science. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Central Chapelof Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, with interment to follow in Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Karen Barker Woosley

November 5, 2008

Dear cousins, I just heard about this last night. I am so sorry for your loss and I regret not knowing in time to attend the funeral. I always enjoyed her company, especially her birthday party a few years ago. I really miss the times past when we all gathered together at reunions. My loving thoughts are with you all.

Heartland Hospice

October 22, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cathy Carter

October 20, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Vern Chesterfield

October 20, 2008

May happy memories and warm thoughts comfort you in this time of sorrow.
John 5:28, 29.

Sincerely.

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