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Vivian Barker Obituary

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at Glencoe-Hokes Bluff Chapel for Vivian Barker, 94, of Glencoe, who went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Jan. 1, 2012. Major Tilley of the Salvation Army will officiate. Burial will follow at Alabama City Cemetery. Glencoe-Hokes Bluff Funeral Chapel is in charge.
Mrs. Barker lived most of her life in Alabama City. She was a member of the Salvation Army for over 54 years, where she taught Sunday School, and won many souls to the Lord.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Earl Barker and James Mitchell; and parents, Zeb and Mary Martin.
She is survived by her daughters, Rosemarie (Hank) Lane, Hokes Bluff, Vickey (Joe) Newsome, Dothan, and Delores Amelia Ragsdale, Boaz; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Salvation Army.
Special thanks to Gadsden Regional Medical Center and Coosa Valley Health Care.
The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home.
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Published by The Gadsden Times from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2012.

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Beverly (Floyd) Jones

January 5, 2012

Mrs. Mitchell Barker was an incredible woman. I thought of her often and lovingly. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. Rose, please know all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Estellamae Wilson

January 5, 2012

I Love having Vivian, in sunday school, she always had something postive to say. She was the oldest mother of the church, and she love God,and the family of God. vivian will be missed.

Wanda Lambert Adair

January 4, 2012

Rose, just wanted you to know that my love, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family.

January 4, 2012

Love You- Your so precious and I will miss you so much! Your in a beautiful place-with precious angels all around you!
LOVE PAMELA AND DOUG ALFORD

January 4, 2012

Grace Barker Poff, Niece to Earl - Vivian and I have stayed in touch over the years. I am so sorry to hear about her death.

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