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Barbara Layton Obituary
Barbara Ann Layton, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on October 20, 2013 at the age of 72. She was born on October 24, 1940 in Akron, Ohio to George Sharpless and Dorothy Shahan-Sharpless. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, and brother, James Sharpless. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, William Layton; daughter, Belinda Hall; son, John Layton and his wife Sharon; daughter Patricia Miller and her husband James; grandchildren, Danielle Keeling, Matthew Miller, Nicholas Layton, Bruce Layton, and Lindsay Miller; great grandson, Troy McKnight; sister, Cathy Branham and her husband Paul.
A memorial service will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2013 in the chapel of Grand View Funeral Home.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.grandviewfunerals.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Layton
Troy & Danielle Keeling
October 26, 2013
Troy loves you so much. He asks me "why, why did she have to go"? I told him "it was time, and be happy she is no longer suffering. She is a free beautiful angel up in heaven now". He said, "now she can be with us anytime she wants". I said, "yes, she can".
We found a poem for you we read at your beautiful service yesterday. I hope you like it.
A beautiful angel is all that is here
Saying O'Lord please leave me here
Not ready to leave but has to go
Wants to go back but God says no
A husband and children
Grandchildren and friends
A meaningful life that suddenly ends
And angel is what she was meant to be
Now think of all that she can see
Watching over her family night and day
Saying I love you in her own special way
In the night we sleep and in the day we cry
While she watches us all from her star in the sky
We love you dearly gramma, Rest in Peace.
Andrea Iniguez
October 25, 2013
Praying for you and your family, Patty.
October 24, 2013
Bill, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time, Barbara was a sweet lady and I will never forget our laughter and solving all the world's
problems at Johnny's store. I will be thinking of you through this difficult time.
Barbara and Brian Baker
Johnny Pennington
October 24, 2013
To the entire Layton Family, We (Johnny, Rosa and Kevin Pennington) give our sincerest condolences. Bill and Barbara had a remarkable 54 year journey together, and the 10 years that I have known them have been filled with joy and laughter. Barbara is at peace now, and I know it gave her much comfort to be so lovingly taken care of by her husband these last few years. Bill, it's a testament to your character for the love and care you gave Barbara during these last arduous years, and that will help bring you peace at this difficult time.
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Brenda Palmer
October 24, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Look to God and each other to get through this difficult time.
Jesse Mills
October 23, 2013
Bill, My heart goes out to you, your family and to Barbara. I'm so glad that Johnny introduced me to you guys a few years ago. I always enjoyed riding with y'all and laughing during meals. You were blessed to have so many years together and I hope that I find someone who will complement my life as much as you guys do for each other.
BILL CANINO
October 23, 2013
Nothing I can say will make you feel better ,but trust in the LORD and realize Barbara is in a better place.I know you and Barb had many happy years together and you can treasure these memories. One of your old riding pals,Bill Canino
Katherine Anderson
October 23, 2013
May God watch over you and your family, may he also give you comfort and strength. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
Toni Brew
October 22, 2013
Bill, John, Belinda, Patty along with spouses and their families, I am so very sorry for the loss of this wonderful lady that I had the pleasure of knowing for so many years. Just know that she is at peace and in a better place and would want ya'll to continue with your lives as she will be watching down on you.
Jack Carson
October 22, 2013
Sorry to hear about your Gramma. Praying for you and your family. May you draw strength from your faith. Take comfort in knowing your family and friends are here if needed.
Doby Stewart
October 22, 2013
Sorry for your loss
wayne stewart
October 22, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Susan Martin
October 22, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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