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Barbara Felton Obituary
80, of Greenwood, passed away at Greenwood Village Pavilion August 30, 2015. She was born November 27, 1934 to the late Carl and Marie Felton. Barbara received her Master's Degree in Library Science from Indiana University.
She was the Branch Manager of the Warren Marion County Public Library for 36 years, where she received the Distinguished Service Award. Barbara was a longtime member of Irvington Presbyterian Church where she was a Deacon and Elder. She was a member of Professional Educators Organization.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from 4 - 8 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E. Washington St. with funeral services Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Barbara is survived by a cousin, Charlotte Welling (Rev. Robert); and many loving friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Irvington Presbyterian Church. www.shirleybrothers.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Kathy Noone
September 2, 2015
I am so sorry that I was unable to get to Barbara's visitation and will not be able to be present at her funeral this morning. My thoughts and prayers, and those of my husband, are with her family and friends.
I met Barbara back in 1966 when I was working at Brown Branch Library in Irvington, as a pre-professional librarian in the Children's Division there. Barbara came as the new branch manager during my time there. She was such a sweet, gentle and kind person. I felt comfortable with her immediately. She even had a baby shower for me at her home before I had to retire at the end of 1966.
We had kept in touch through the years with Christmas cards. I did get to visit with her a few times when she was at Greenwood Village because I had two sisters-in-law there at that time. I also had learned that one of her best friends was married to a distant cousin of my husband. I regret that I
always lived so far from her and more visits were not possible.
She was always so very, very nice to me and I will never forget what a wonderful person she was. She always had such a peaceful demeanor about her that had a calming effect on all around her. She was a very special person!
Carla Foltz
September 1, 2015
I only met Barbara once in 1957 when she came to her moms classroom when I was in first grade!Marie Felton was my first grade teacher! She was awesome! It's been 60 plus years but a vivid & woderful childhood memory! Barbara you look just like your sweet mother! Rest in peace!
Cynthia Gray
September 1, 2015
Barbara was my first boss, hired me at the age of 15 at the Brown Branch Library... She mentored and taught me much about life, about libraries, and was a role model for how to be kind and gentle, yet tough. I owe much of my career, as a librarian to Barbara. She kept in touch with me, always send a birthday card and Christmas gift since 1967.
I will miss her, her sense of humor, her gentle voice, her smile.
Rest in peace.
David Bayse
September 1, 2015
Sorry to hear. Kind and gracious lady. Barbara and her parents were longtime neighbors as I was growing up on Emerson Ave. I have fond memories of visiting them and playing with Carl's trains in the basement. A wonderful family.
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