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KAREN BARKER Obituary
Karen Leigh Timmons Barker (Age 61)
Of Great Falls, VA, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 13, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Chris Barker and their children, Kit, Anna, Claire and Laura, of Great Falls; her son, Ryan Taliaferro of New York City; her parents, Bill and Mimi Timmons, of Washington, DC; her mother, Jean Lovegrove Stone of Anna Maria Island, FL; her sister, Kim Timmons Gibson (Tom); her brother, Bill Timmons, Jr (Cheryl) all of Washington; her brother, Kevin Stone (Caroline) of Chattanooga, TN; and many beloved nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.Karen was born in Washington, DC on November 16, 1956 where she attended local schools until moving to Lookout Mtn, TN where she went to Girls' Preparatory School (GPS). She then moved to Brussels, Belgium to finish high school at The International School of Brussels (ISB). She attended Mount Vernon College, The University of Tennessee and Oberlin College and then worked at the international trade consulting company, Global USA.Karen was a devoted mother, a loyal friend and a vibrant soul with a great sense of humor who enjoyed travel and the arts, but was happiest when surrounded by her large and extended family.Karen's Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 21 at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Great Falls, VA, at 9220 Georgetown Pike, with a reception immediately following at the church. Family will also receive friends from 7:30 to 9 p.m. that evening in the same location. Interment will be private. Online condolences and fond memories of Karen may be offered to the family at: www.moneyandking.com
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Eric Damery
November 18, 2020
I knew Karen and Chris for a short summer I western MA. They were my favorite friends. I still think of them and googled them tonight, just learning the news. If Chris gets this, please reach out and let’s connect and catch up.
I’m in Dunedin, FL with my wife Pauline. She and Karen would really have hit it off.
My best,
Eric
Don Cuffel
June 22, 2018
To Karen's family: my heart has a hole in it at the loss of your amazing wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt. I last saw her at the ISB reunion in Dallas (2016), and we had renewed our friendship and enjoyed great conversations since. I was so looking forward to seeing her this October prior to the next ISB reunion. I wish you peace in your hearts as you grieve losing her. In time the ache will be replaced with loving memories.
Barbara and George Reed
June 21, 2018
Heartbroken for your loss Jean, Kim and Kevin and her loving family. You are constantly in our prayers.
Rachel Orme-Smith
June 21, 2018
This doesn't seem possible: we had been planning such a lovely time with Karen and the family when they were to come to the UK next month. Karen was so full of life, love and laughter: a light in all our lives. During our time in the States she made her home, our home and she was like a second mother to Ben and Georgia. Our thoughts are with you all. Especially big hugs from Ben and Georgia to Anna, Kit, Claire and Laura.
A Bowlding
June 19, 2018
Sorry for the loss of your dear love one. May God be a source of comfort to the family during this time of sorrow.
B DeHart
June 19, 2018
It is sad beyond words to see such a lovely person pass. My condolences and prayers are with the Barker family during this most difficult time.
S. Hawn
June 18, 2018
Karen was a lovely person and I greatly enjoyed getting to know her last year as one of her daughter's teachers. My deepest condolences to the Barker family.
June 18, 2018
Dear Mimi and Bill,
What a sad,sad happening-- the loss of karen is so tragic-- nothing could be worse-- our thoughts and prayers are and will be with you
Much love, Pat and Nina
DM
June 18, 2018
sincere condolences to the Barker family and friends. losing a love one in death is never easy. One day many will have the opportunity to live again. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. John 17:3
June 18, 2018
Sorry for your great loss, may God's loving kindness comfort and help you through this difficult time. Psalm 51:17
June 18, 2018
Sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" strengthen your family during this difficult time (Isaiah 61:1,2)
T C
June 18, 2018
My sincerest sympathies to the Barker family for the loss of Karen. May God's Word strengthen you during this time of mourning. (Isa. 41:10,13)
Missy
June 18, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.
Tom Korologos
June 17, 2018
Dear Mimi and Bill: What a shock to learn of Karen's passing. Words are hard to come by at times like this but may their be some solace in the fact that Ann and I share your sorrow.
Ann and Tom Korologos
June 17, 2018
Words cannot describe the sorry of losing a dear love one. Please your Heavenly Father is not far of from you during this difficult time. Acts 7:27
BM
The Harts
June 17, 2018
We are so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. It's so painful to lose someone we love so much. May our Heavenly Father, the God of comfort and tender mercies be with you all. With deep sympathy
June 17, 2018
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
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