Josandra Barger

Josandra Barger obituary, Linton, IN

Josandra Barger

Josandra Barger Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home - Spencer Chapel on May 9, 2025.

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Josandra (Rhoades) Barger, age 77, of Spencer, Indiana, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at her residence. She was born on July 9, 1947 in New Castle, Indiana to Meril and Susan (Long) Rhoades. She worked at the Spencer Laundromat for 26 years. She enjoyed her cats and living on Amazon Lake.
Josie is survived by her daughters, Amy (James) Byrum of Martinsville, and Christy (David) Whitesell of New Castle; grandchildren, Brittney (Cody) Richardson of Illinois, Lindsey Hancock of New Castle, Jessica Hancock of Spiceland, and Shauna (Collin) Adkins of Beech Grove; great-grandson, Barrett Adkins; brothers, Gene "Jerry" (Jacqueline) Rhoades, and Robert "Bob" (Janet) Rhoades; and step-children, Kim, Julie, and Rick.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald B. Barger; and sister Cathleen Zervas.
A Celebration of Life service is being planned for a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral home in Spencer, Indiana.
The family would like to express their thanks to the Owen County First Responders and to Josie's neighbors at Amazon Lake.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.westparrishpedigo.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family through the funeral home.
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