Janet Barker Obituary
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Prairieville. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Oak Lane Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ben Barker, Jason Gafford, Chad Braud, Justin Barker, Scott Barker, and Johnny Wells.
She is survived by her caring husband of almost 33 years, Samuel P. Barker; daughter, Samantha E. Barker; son, Scott Douglas Barker; mother, Marie Thibodeaux Prejeant; sisters, Ramona Prejeant Braud (Bert) and Robin Prejeant Gafford (Jack); and numerous other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Prejeant.
Janet was a devoted wife, dedicated mother, and loving daughter and sister.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 202 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
To offer your condolences to the family, please visit www.oursofh.com.
Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Mike Larose
October 6, 2014
Sammy, you have our condolences and continued prayers for you and the family in this time.
Mike and Eileen
Susan Benjamin
October 4, 2014
Mona, Please accept my sympathy. May Janet rest in peace and may you have the strength to do the things that must be done. Prayers for you and your family.
Gaynell LeBlanc-Haslett
October 3, 2014
Sammy, I'm so very sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you.
October 3, 2014
Prayers and condolences to all of you.
Janet was a very special person.
Claudia Whitney( St. Theresa School)
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October 3, 2014
My sympathies to your family. Thinking of you and sending prayers up for your family. Fred and Vicki Reno
Christy Dixon
October 2, 2014
My deepest sympathies to all of you. I will treasure the memories I have of Janet from the Prejean family reunions. She was always so kind, and loving. I will miss her greatly. Lots of love to you all.
Leila and Robert Guillot
October 2, 2014
Sammy and Barker family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
October 2, 2014
Please know you are all in my prayers. I remember Janet when she was a young girl, and we visited Houma to see my husband's family, Pappa George and Mamma Bessie, along with other family members. Marie, you were always a favorite of mine and I enjoyed visiting you and Uncle Henry. I know the pain you are going through, after losing my daughter Danielle, just 3 years ago. Our sympathies go out to all of the family. Catherine Melancon DeSoto
Donna Goulas
October 2, 2014
Sammy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Renee Duet
October 2, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. Prayer for your family.
Jennifer and Steve Ledet
October 2, 2014
Sammy and Barker & Prejeant families, We are so sorry for your loss.Ya'll have been - and will continue to be in our daily thoughts and prayers. We are sending our love and hugs. - Jennifer and Steve Ledet and family
October 2, 2014
On behalf of Aubert "Dee" Delaune and myself, Janet's smiling face and loving heart will be truly missed.
Sincerly, Nina Delaune
October 2, 2014
our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. You have our heart felt condolence for the family.
Norma Jean & Bert Breaux and Penny & Chuck Hansen
Donna Lake-Richard
October 2, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Janet's struggle and passing. I had the honor of attending high school with Janet and became even closer when we worked together at Raymond Fabricators. Heartfelt prayers to family and friends.
Beba Landry
October 2, 2014
Yall are in my thoughts and prayers.
October 2, 2014
Dear Barker and Prejeant families,
We are so sorry to know that Jan has passed, and offer prayers and sympathies to you all.
Regretfully, we only learned of the arrangements to celebrate Jan's life and mourn her passing this morning. Thus, we will only be present in spirit, not in person.
May God bring you peace in the knowledge that Jan is at rest with her Lord and all of her loved ones who how've gone before.
Cousin Emilie (melancon) Daye
October 2, 2014
We are so sorry to hear about Janet's passing. She was such a sweet and loving person. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Anita & Carly Gautreau
Donna Duplessis
October 2, 2014
SCOTT AND FAMILY, WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS HOW TRULY SORRY WE ARE FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD GIVE EACH OF YOU A PEACE AND KNOW THAT SHE WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON THRU EACH OF YOU.
OUR LOVE AND CONTINUED PRAYERS TO EACH OF YOU.
JACK, DONNA, CHASE AND CHAIRITY DUPLESSIS; JOHN AND MICHAEL JAGNEAUX
Randi Smith Phillips
October 2, 2014
My heart broke when I heard that mrs Janet had passed. I spent so much of my childhood with Scott and Samantha! I am so sorry for y'all's loss. Rest in peace mrs Janet
Tina Marks
October 2, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Sammy, Scott and Samantha and all the extended family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Janet was one of my dearest friends and will be greatly missed. Love you guys!
Angel Levet Aycock
October 1, 2014
Sammy, Samatha, Scott and rest of Janet's family….my heartfelt condolences to all of you. Janet was such a wonderful person, and glad I was able to become friends with her. She fought a good fight, but God wanted her more. Praying for all of you for strength as you put her to rest. She will surely be missed by all who knew and loved her.
October 1, 2014
So sorry to hear about Janet's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. Geraldine, Robert and Taylor Simon
Ann Barker
October 1, 2014
Sammy,
Please know that all of our family is keeping you, Samantha and Scott in our prayers. Our prayer is that she is at peace and watching over you all.
Much love,
Ann Barker and the Houma Barker Family......
October 1, 2014
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. CARL&CYNTHIA PEARSON
Ray& Janis Hebbler
October 1, 2014
We are both deeply sorry to hear of Janet's passing. Ray and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Donna Bourgeois LeBeouf
October 1, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with Janet's family and friends at this time. She will be remembered as a kind, friendly and loving classmate who always had a smile on her face. May your memories bring you comfort.
From the Staff of Ourso Funeral Home
October 1, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Sonia Allemand Wagner
October 1, 2014
The family is in my prayers. Janet was a classmate of mine and will be missed.
October 1, 2014
My condolence to the Barker Family. May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time. -Isaiah 61:1,2
-Catherine
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