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Kellie Barker Obituary

Kellie Durham Barker CHARLOTTE - Kellie Durham Barker, 52, died June 18, 2013. Prior to moving to Charlotte, NC, to live with her sister, Judy Croft, she lived in Winfield, WV. Kellie graduated from Clay County High School Clay, WV. She was the daughter of the late Freda and Cecil Durham, Glen, West Virginia. She is survived by sons, Andy Mitchell, Mooresville, NC and Austin Mitchell, Bomont, WV; sisters, Susie (Pete) Koyelaitis, Charlotte, Judy (Syd) Croft, Charlotte, and Barbara (Ralph) Roush, Sutton, WV; brother, Bob Durham (Joyce) of Ripley; and her beloved best friend Pete the Pug. She had a very special and loving relationship with her nieces, Julie Jones, Fayetteville, NC, Jennifer Dellinger, Pineville, NC, and her nephew, Rob Durham, Iron Station, NC. Kellie enjoyed skydiving, gardening, word games, reading, and beer drinking with her friends. She loved her home state of West Virginia and had lots of friends there. Kellie generously donated her organs. Memorial contributions may be made in Kellie's honor to the Humane Society or to the charity of one's choice. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Jul. 1, 2013.

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David Slater

July 1, 2013

I had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Kellie through her sister Judy. I looked forward to getting together at Cracker Barrel in Charlotte on several occasions and getting to know Kellie more when she would accompany Judy there. I found Kellie to be a sweet and very down-to-Earth person. I was so touched by her kindness when she called me 3 years ago before I had even met her to tell me that me and my entire family could stay with her when we brought my Mom back to West Virginia to be buried. Kellie was a sweet soul and I enjoyed getting to know her for the short time that I did know her. My heart aches for her family. To her family and friends I say, just look forward to that day when there will be a reunion on the other side. "If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." (Romans 10:9).

Dave Slater
Indian Trail, NC

July 1, 2013

I had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Kellie through her sister Judy. I looked forward to getting together at Cracker Barrel in Charlotte on several occasions and getting to know Kellie more when she would accompany Judy there. I found Kellie to be a sweet and very down-to-Earth person. I was so touched by her kindness when she called me 3 years ago before I had even met her to tell me that me and my entire family could stay with her when we brought my Mom back to West Virginia to be buried. Kellie was a sweet soul and I enjoyed getting to know her for the short time that I did know her. My heart aches for her family. To her family and friends I say, just look forward to that day when there will be a reunion on the other side. "If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." (Romans 10:9).

Dave Slater
Indian Trail, NC

July 1, 2013

My sincere condolences to the Barker family for the lost of your beloved Kellie. May the God of all comfort give you strength beyond normal to get through this most difficult time.

F Gant

July 1, 2013

Sorry for your loss, may the God of all comfort grant your family peace in the coming days ahead.

July 1, 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 of family and friends. Our prayers are with you.

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