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BORN
1943
DIED
2015
Sue Barker Obituary
Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Haskell and Dorothy Gilliland and her son Michael Thomas Jestice.
Sue is survived by her husband of 33 years, Ted Barker, her daughter Debbie Swartzwelder and husband Mike, granddaughter Brittney Jestice, grandson Charles Jestice, granddaughter Lindsey Jacob, great granddaughter, Jocelyn Gould, foster brother Timmy Hayes, Sister in law, Bonnie Anderson and nephews Paul Bentley and Ryan Bentley. She also leaves behind many other family members and friends.
Sue worked for Rohm and Haas Texas as the company's Certified Occupational Health Nurse for 23 years. She attended South East Church of Christ and the Maxwell Senior Citizen Center. She was a Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star and a volunteer in the Art Park Players in Deer Park, Texas. She loved quilting, sewing hand work, cross word puzzles, reading, singing and travel. She could tell you where all the Cracker Barrel restaurants were located. Most importantly she loved her family.
Everyone called her Grandma or The Boss. One of her wishes was for everyone to celebrate her life. She leaves cherished memories in the hearts of her loving family and will be missed by all she came in contact with.
Sue was loved by her family and friends and will be missed. The family will receive friends for visitation at Grand View Funeral Home on Monday, December 21, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Grand View Funeral Home. To share words of comfort with the family and sign the online guest book, please visit www.grandviewfunerals.com
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January 12, 2016
" Sorry for your loss. May the GOD of tender mercy comfort you in this time of sadness PSALMS 40:1
Deborah Ruth Jestice Swartzwelder
December 26, 2015
Thank you for instilling in me faith in God, that all things work together for good, for encouraging me and allowing me to follow my passion in music and most anything else i wanted to learn about. Thank you for attempting to teach me to sew, crochet, quilt, embroidery, and cross stitch, sorry i could never work the thread and just ended up with a big giant bird nest of thread on all of them. Thank you for teaching me to play card games, board games and how to be a gracious loser in scrabble; i dont think i ever won a game against you. Thank you for letting me read any book i ever wanted to and making me look up the words when i didnt understand them so i could always be able to research and learn about anything i wanted as a book(s) will be available. thank you teaching me to medically care for people not just emotionally when you were an emergency medical services instructor. Thank you for putting up and dealing with me on this the roller coaster ride; we have been through it all always together through this world. Most importantly Thank you for being my mama and loving me through it all no matter what. I will always love and miss you.
Ruth Boyd
December 24, 2015
Sue was a gentle, loving person, and will be missed by all who knew her. May Ted and family be blessed with beautiful memories.
Bonnie Anderson
December 23, 2015
We said goodbye yesterday to your earthly form. Your pink roses were beautiful. The music Mike sang was uplifting. Lanny and Rick told of your life story, the work you were sent here to do. Paul spoke of things you wanted us to remember. OES talked about the star.....then we said goodbye.
We will remember .....
Until we walk with you again in Heaven....
We love you so deeply.
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John Odom
December 21, 2015
Our prayers go out to Paul Bentley and Family. Always remember the good times with Aunt Sue. John Odom
Virginia Smith
December 21, 2015
We will all miss Sue and there will never be another to play bridge as well as she did. Whatever she did, she did well!. Very much caring, Christian woman and friend.
Bill & Joyce McCurdy
December 20, 2015
Dear Ted: We were so shocked and sorry to hear that you had lost your dear Sue. We always enjoyed getting to see and greet both of you at church every Sunday. We know you will miss her so much. You will be in our prayers in the coming days and weeks. Sincerely in Christ, Bill & Joyce McCurdy
Paul Bentley
December 20, 2015
I have so many memories of Aunt Sue, Gramma Sue, The Boss I could fill up a book especially with she and Uncle Ted having taken me in for about a year. She will be missed in so many aspects.
Ron and Gereta Semanek
December 20, 2015
Sue will be missed by all of us here. I'm sure she is rejoicing with the angels.
Leo and Virginia Rodriguez
December 19, 2015
Sue will be very missed. She was one of my kindest supporter of my books and I loved her. May she rest is joy and peace in heaven with our Lord.
December 19, 2015
Out thoughts and prayers go out to Teddy and family. May the memories keep you strong during these sad times. Love you all. Virginia, Ted, and Kelly Guth
Donella Wooldridge
December 19, 2015
There is sorrow in my heart for losing my friend Sue Barker, but I rejoice in knowing that she is in Heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ. My prayers go out to her family.
Jim Brown
December 19, 2015
I offer my sympathies to Ted and all the rest of Sue's family. A fine woman, a talented nurse, and a caring person, I had the honor of working with her for many years. She will be missed. I pray for God's comfort for those who will go on without her daily presence.
Darcy Jones
December 18, 2015
Sue, so warm, loving, a friend to all ...we are all so blessed to have had you in our lives. Thank you so very much. Love and prayers for Ted and family.
December 18, 2015
Sue was the the sister I never had! I was blessed to have her friendship, advice, and hugs. I will always remember all the great times we had together. She was a wonderful bridge partner and friend. I love you all and will miss Sue so much!
Ryan Bentley
December 18, 2015
My loving aunt Sue...You will be greatly missed...love ya
Ryan Bentley
December 18, 2015
My dear aunt Sue, you will be greatly missed.
David Jestice
December 18, 2015
She is at rest. I will celabrate her life
Teresa VanValkenburg
December 18, 2015
I am grateful to have been a part of the family and that I will never forget. You always made me feel welcomed, I will miss you Boss. Love you Susie. T-3
Alice Dovey
December 17, 2015
Prayers for Ted & the family.
Donna Glass
December 17, 2015
I am so glad for the two specific times that I was able to meet and talk with Sue. At Ted and Bonnie's Grandmother's 75th birthday party, DM, IA, AND more recently a short three years ago at hers and Ted's home in Deer Park, TX. It was a rainy day in January, but all that we held onto that day was wonderful and now is part of precious history. She was a very warm and caring person, wife, sister, mother, grandmother....who will be missed
Yvonne Rickabaugh
December 17, 2015
Senging prayers to you all from Iowa. Remember all the memories and joy you made threw the years may they comfort you in this time of sorrow. God bless you Sue may you now rest in peace!
Bonnie Anderson
December 17, 2015
If I searched the whole world over, I could never find a better sister.... I'll miss her terribly.
Until I see you again, Sissie, enjoy the music! Dance like no one is watching!
Love you,
Bonnie
Out on a Senior trip
Ted Barker
December 17, 2015
Sherry Curtis
December 17, 2015
Sending all my love and praying for comfort for all of you at this time of deep sorrow, you are all like family to me and I know your pain. love you always Sherry Curtis
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