Photo courtesy of Cawood Funeral Home - Middlesboro, KY
Oct 22, 1934 - Aug 10, 2019
I am very sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. We worked together at Days Inn and I loved her sense of humor. My condolences to the family.
Robert Johnson
August 16, 2019 | Middlesboro, KY | Coworker
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barry Gibson
August 15, 2019 | Frakes, KY
May Gods comfort surround your family as you remember the love Mrs. Wakin surrounded you with.
Helen Latiff Coleman
August 15, 2019 | Harrogate, TN | Friend
Monica and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My sympathies to all of you. Im sure she will be greatly missed not only by family but also the community. I will be saying prayers for all.
Candy Lowe
Candy Lowe
August 15, 2019 | Rose Hill, VA | Friend
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. So sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. Love you all
Dennis Southern & Family Southern
August 14, 2019 | Middlesboro, KY | Family
So sorry to hear this! I loved her we worked together at Holiday Inn. Prayers for the family
Amy Chadwell
August 14, 2019 | Middlesboro, KY | Coworker
Such a great mother to her family. RIP.
Moira dooley Kennedy
August 14, 2019 | Lake City, FL | Friend
Sorry so to hear the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I remember all the fun days at your house growing up. Your mother and father were so wonderful.
Sharon Beach-Wilson
August 14, 2019 | Roseboro, NC | Friend
Just saw where Barb had passed away. I am so sorry. She was a good friend of mine. I loved her so much. We worked together at the motel. Prayers for the family. Rest in peace my friend. Until we meet again,
Wanda Smith
August 14, 2019 | Pineville, KY | Friend
Barbara Philomena Gower Wakin, age 84, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019, peacefully at her home. She was born in Auburn, NY on October 22, 1934, the daughter of the late Leonard and Philomena Gower.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas Wakin and seven siblings.
She is survived by her brother, Richard Gower of Florida; Children, Joe Wakin, Debbie (Michael) Leach, Mark (Teresa) Wakin, Tom (Deloris) Wakin, Lisa Wakin Hunley and Monica (Terry) Poore; many nieces and nephews; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. at St. Julian’s Catholic Church in Middlesboro, KY. The funeral mass will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m., with Father Mark Ouma presiding. Interment will be private.
Online condolences and guestbook are available at www.creechfh.com
Creech Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
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