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Audrey Barr Obituary

BARR Audrey Ann Barr, age 81 of Galloway went home to be with her Lord Sunday, July 29, 2012. She was born December 15, 1930 in Columbus the daughter of the late Guy and Helen Brink. Audrey was a devoted member of Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church of West Jefferson. A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother; Audrey was above all a woman with a beautiful faith that she lived everyday. She showered her abundant love on her beloved family and everyone that she knew. She had a kind and generous heart. She is survived by her husband, James R. "Jim" Barr; four children, Deborah Norris of Galloway, Donna Heron of Davie, Fl., James Barr Jr. (Carole) of Galloway, and Bradley Barr (Amy) of Findlay; nine grandchildren, Colin Norris, Brad, Kelsey and Courtney Heron, Lauren Heron Goodson (Kellon), Andrew and Kara Barr, Maria Barr George (Jared), and Julie Barr; nine great grandchildren; brother, Eugene Brink of Columbus; sister, Francille Snouffer of Cincinnati, and many friends. Audrey was a past member of the Sts. Simon and Jude Alter Society and the Women's Guild. She was also a member of the "Lunch Bunch". Audrey was a founding member of The Friendship Club. Family and friends may call 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday in the RADER-MCDONALD FUNERAL HOME, West Jefferson with a Vigil Wake Service at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Thursday in Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church, 9350 High Free Pike, West Jefferson. Burial will follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Lockbourne, Ohio. Special thanks to Forest Hills Center and all of her wonderful caregivers. In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Central Ohio Chapter, 1379 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 29 to Jul. 30, 2012.

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Danielle Greene

July 31, 2012

Kara and family,

My love and condolences. I wish that I could be there during this time, but my heart and thoughts are with you always.

Mary Bender Taynor

July 31, 2012

Debbie, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She was so nice to work with in the Ladies Guild and I will miss her quiet demeanor. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God and the angels watch over you always.

Beverly Crawford Cox

July 31, 2012

I have very fond memories of your Mother as I was growing up. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. I will remember your Mother in a Mass.

Sheree Green

July 30, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you now and in the days ahead.

JOHN NEYMEYER

July 30, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Earl Davis

July 30, 2012

Julie and family :
Please accept my deepest sympathy and most sincere condolences on your loss. May the good memories help you heal faster and bring smiles to your faces.

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