Barbara “Jeannie” Jean Martin Barker

 

Salem, SC — Barbara “Jeannie” Jean Martin Barker, 65, wife of James “Jimmy” William Barker, of Salem, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Cottingham Hospice House.

 

A native of Beaufort, SC, Mrs. Barker was the daughter of the late Edgar and Dorothy Mae Sherbert Martin. She retired from Koyo and was a member of Seneca Church of God, but attended Salem First Baptist Church. Mrs. Barker loved gardening and tending to her flowers.

 

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Barker is survived by her son: Jeff Clinkscales (Chiquita); daughters: Holly Davis (Brandon), Tabitha Mullikin and Fran Smith (Marty); brothers: David Martin, Richard Martin (Teresa) and Wayne Martin (Brenda); thirteen grandchildren; and one great-grandchild and one on the way.

 

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Barker was preceded in death by her sisters: Judy Watson and Susan Ponder.

 

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Salem First Baptist Church with burial to follow at Oconee Memorial Park.

 

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM, Saturday, prior to the service, at the church.

 

Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Prisma Health Hospice of the Foothills, Cottingham Hospice House, Attn: Foundation Office, 298 Memorial Drive, Seneca, SC 29672.

 

The family is at their respective homes.