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Linda Barker Obituary

Linda McCumbee Barker SANDY RUN - Linda McCumbee Barker, beloved pastor's wife to Larry Dean Barker Sr., devoted mother & cherished grandmother transitioned into to heaven on Monday, January 22, 2018, at her home in Sandy Run, surrounded by family. Linda was born in Rockingham, NC on October 25, 1940, grew up there & graduated from Rohanen H.S. & studied at Wingate Univ. Always outgoing, loved by all, & friend to everyone, she was on the basketball team, participated in pageants, crowned Miss Hamlet, Miss Monroe & more. Larry & Linda met 1960 at Wingate Univ. & unified in marriage in May 1961. Linda was Larry's life partner, & called by God as a team at churches located throughout South Carolina. After raising her family, Linda served as an Office Manager for Dr. Frank Hart & Son, Dentists. Linda is survived by her husband, Larry D. Barker Sr.; her three children & their families, daughter, Allison H. Keller, (husband Phillip, child Heather A. Harding), daughter, Belena B. "Beth" Killoy, (husband Michael, children Caitlin & Kelby), son, L. Dean Barker Jr., (wife, Michelle "Shellie", children Caleb, Josiah, Noah & Isabelle; mother figure to Ivan Todd McCumbee & Shamain McCumbee Lill; & brothers, Homer "Buddy" McCumbee & Terrence "Terry" McCumbee. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Homer Weldon & Beatrice Langley McCumbee. The family is grateful to Hospice for taking such good care of her recently & to Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel for assisting the family (guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com). A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at Grandview Baptist Church, Eastover, S.C. Family & friends will gather at the church for the viewing & visitation at Noon to 2:00 p.m., just prior to the celebration of life service. A graveside gathering at Mt. Elon Church, Hopkins, S.C. will follow the service for all those who would like to attend. Out of town friends & family will return to Grandview following the graveside service to remember Linda. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in honor of Linda to Grandview at the address shown above.

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Published by The State on Jan. 25, 2018.

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January 29, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."

Larry and family, Linda was great! She will be missed a lot. I enjoyed working with her at Dr. Harts and our lunches after retirement. She had a good sense of humor and a sweet personality. You have a lovely family, I hope you'll find comfort in eac

Rosie Sears

January 29, 2018

Larry and family, Linda was great she will be missed a lot! I enjoyed working with her at Dr. Harts and our lunches after retirement. She had a good sense of humor and a sweet personality. You have a lovely family , I hope you'll find comfort in each other. Love to all Rosie Sears

Sheila Coleman

January 29, 2018

Larry, Beth, Dean, Heather and the rest of the family I send my condolences. I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. I was shocked when I heard the news! I'm so glad I got to see her a few weeks ago,Linda meant the world to me. I often referred to her as my second mother. Linda was a kind loving person and she will certainly be missed! Love to all!

January 27, 2018

Larry, I worked with Linda at the Devine St. Office. What a caring person she was. I'm so sorry we lost touch. That's life, I guess. She was one of my favorite people. I'm so sorry for your loss. You did a beautiful job of remoking my auto garage into a play room. What a beautiful job you did for us. Please know you are in my prayers. I know what you are going through. I just buried my husband 1/21/18. I share your grief. Love to your family Barbara Fowler

Harold Jayroe

January 26, 2018

Larry, I am so sorry to read of your dear wife's passing. May God continue to bless you with the wonderful memories you cherish of Linda. My prayers are with you and your family.
Harold Jayroe

Cyrus Frakes

January 25, 2018

Beth, Mr. Barker and Family. We will miss this great lady Tremendously. Growing up with Beth she was always a great influence on me. We love you and and we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Cyrus (Gary)

Linda James Sweat

January 25, 2018

Rev. Barker, I am so very sorry to read of your wife's passing. You will be in my prayers during this difficult time. I know she will be missed.

Mayhee West

January 25, 2018

Larry and family, many years since our paths crossed at New Hope but have thought many times of you. Linda was a very special person and know she will truly be missed by all. Our prayers are with you during this time in your life.

Jamie White

January 25, 2018

Larry, Alison, Beth, and Dean, you are in my prayers. I have always remembered Linda for her quiet grace and dignity and her genuine humility. While it has been many years since our paths have crossed, I hold the entire Barker family in great esteem and cherish many fond memories of you all. May God grant you peace and comfort in your time of sorrow.

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Evelyn Mullen

January 24, 2018

To Larry, children, and grandchildren- your memories and lives are Linda's splendid legacy. Linda's life enriched alla beautiful friend who graced us with her gentle loving spirit. Linda carried forward a good and loving life in the face of life's challenges. All of us have been blessed by her presence. Thank you, Linda.

Debbie & Terry Wells

January 24, 2018

Larry, so sorry to hear about Linda. We had no idea that she was sick. We just heard about her being in the hospital on Sunday. Linda was such a special lady and had a wonderful personality. We had some great times together at Grandview with your family. You are in our prayers.

With our love & sympathy!

Boyd Brigman

January 23, 2018

I went to High School in Rockingham North Carolina with Linda and shared a lot of good memories of her. She was the most beautiful girl in so many ways. Wonderful member of the "Dixie Bells" basketball team. Chosen Miss Torch (!959 school Annual).I don't have words to describe how special she was but I will always remember her.

January 23, 2018

Larry, you know that all of you are in my prayers. Linda was a very special lady. you were blessed to have her for so long. She is now in heaven and she can visit with John and Olin.
Norma Spivey

Keith Spivey

January 23, 2018

Mrs. Barker was such a beautiful soul and was like family to me growing up. I'll cherish the memories of the times our families spent together on vacations and mission trips. I pray that the Lord surrounds your family with peace and love during this time.

With much love, Keith.

Nicole Spivey

January 23, 2018

Larry, you and Linda have been so close to my family for years, y'all may as well have been family yourselves. I know this is a hard time. We will be praying for you and the family. If you need anything you know all the Spivey's are here for you. Linda was a very special, kind and loving woman. She will truly be missed very much! I'm so glad y'all started coming back to Grandview so I could see you both again. I love you both ❤

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