Myrtle Barker B-L-38-7

Myrtle Barker, 79 of Franklin, Indiana passed away February 17, 2019 at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Franklin, Indiana. She was born December 20, 1939 in Decatur County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Lawrence and Nettie (Herbert) Hardebeck. She married Howard Barker on July 27, 1973 and he preceded her in death on May 24, 1998. She is survived by nieces, Sharon Biddle-Linkmeyer of Napoleon, Indiana and Cathy Wagner of Osgood, Indiana, and nephews, Roger Linville of Osgood, Indiana, Robert Linville of Osgood, Indiana, and Gordy Linville of West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister, Hilda Linville. Myrtle was a member of Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Franklin, Indiana. She retired from the Methodist Home after 32 years employed as the main cook. She enjoyed flower gardening, camping, yard sales, crossword puzzles, and her dogs. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home in Edinburgh, Indiana. Calling will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. A Rosary Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh.