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Parkie Barr Obituary
She was a native of Danville, Va.; daughter of the late Francis and Mary Chandler Poteat.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Leroy Barr Sr.; daughters, Ann Banker and Kathe Saunders; sons, Jacob Leroy Barr Jr.; and Brian Stanley Barr.
She was former owner of Barr's Swim Club in Spencer Mountain for many years and retired from Spencer Mountain Mills. She was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church, but also attended Spencer Mountain Baptist Chuch.
Survivors include her son, Marty Barr of the home; Grandchildren- Scott and Lynn Banker; Julie Lloyd; Curtis, Todd, Jacob, Elizabeth, Josh and Mere-dith Barr; Leigh Ann Martin, Teresa Moore and Brian Saunders.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Ward Funeral Service, 220 South Broad Street, Gastonia; with the Rev. David
Clippard officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Burial will follow in Gaston Memorial Park, Hillcrest Section.
Pallbearers will be grandsons.
The family requests that memorials be made to Spencer Mountain Baptist Church, 135 Lowell-Spencer Mountain Road, Gastonia, NC 28056.
Condolences may be emailed to [email protected] c/o of the Barr family.
Ward Funeral Service in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Parkie Barr
ann spencer
January 23, 2011
I am so sorry that Parkie Barr is gone, she was such a nice person....very glad I got to meet her...
phyllis hall
January 14, 2011
MARTY, THIS IS YOUR LOSS AND HEAVEN'S GAIN. ONE DAY MARTY YOU WILL SEE HER AGAIN .EACH SUNDAY I WOULD TELL HER HOW BEAUTIFUL SHE WAS AND HOW MUCH I LOVED HER ,SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE FOR EVERYONE .PRAYING FOR YOU MARTY . HANG IN THERE JESUS IS COMING SOON AND IT WON'T BE LONG.
Sandra Allen
January 13, 2011
Marty, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I know you were very close with her. You are in my prayers.
Cindy Lowe
January 13, 2011
Marty, Thanks to your mom and family I had wonderful childhood memories at Barr's Swimming Pool. When I hear those old songs from the 60's, it brings back memories of going to the pool where I remember them playing on the jukebox. She was such a sweet lady and will definitely be missed!
Julie Olmsted
January 13, 2011
What a lovely lady! It was an honor to have spent a little time with her.
Glad she is in a beautiful place now with all of her loved ones who have gone ahead. God Bless all of you in her family, I know she will be greatly missed by every one of you.
January 13, 2011
Marty, I am very sorry to read about Parkie. She was loved by many and mom thought the world of her. God bless you and be comforted that she and mom are probably yapping right now. I am falling apart and have a Drs appointment tomorrow a m . I will call you next few days.
Mike Morris
Monica Lowery-Oliver
January 13, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Me like so many others from Ranlo, Lowell, Spencer Mtn.grew up at "Barrs". Marty taught me to swim when i was 5. After that it was almost all day everyday at the pool. Swimming, playing, and eating an awesome burger & fries. If you cut up too much Parkie would keep you in line and we all respected that. In many ways you all helped raise the rest of us. Parkie will be missed but, remembered for the many wonderful childhood memories "at the pool".
George Roberts, Jr.
January 13, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Parkie, Kathy and Stanley gave us kids in the area a great place to swim, learn and enjoy life. I have so many wonderful memories growing up at the swim club. The Barr family should be very proud of what they gave to the community in the way of a safe place to spend a long hot summer in the cool mountain water.
And if you paid attention, Parkie would teach you something about life and manners and then feed you some of the best fries you could buy.
I wish there were more people in this world like the Barr's
Our prayers are with you all.
Sunny Halfon
January 13, 2011
Marty so sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
I went to Holbrook High with you... Judy Rash Halfon
Bent Tree
Jasper, GA
Debbie Rippy Robinson
January 13, 2011
So sorry to hear about Parkie. I have such great memories of Barr's swimmimg pool and Parkies's great hamburgers from the grill there. My prayers are with the family.
Gail Barker
January 13, 2011
Marty so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother our condolences are with you and the family Gail Reddick Barker Bryson City,N.C.
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