of Searcy, AR
March 31, 1921 - June 30, 2017
Myrtle Lee Barker, 96 was born to John C. and Lanta M. Vardell Hughes on March 31, 1921 in Gravel Hill, Arkansas and passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 in Searcy, Arkansas.
Mrs. Barker worked for several years at the Shoe Factory in Searcy. She also owned and operated Myrtle Lee's Beauty Shop for many years. She was always full of life and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of the Cloverdale Church of Christ.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 63 years, Ernest D. Barker, a son, Kenneth D. Barker, three brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by a son, DeWayne Barker (Alice), two grandsons, Butch Barker (JoAnna), Scott Barker (Jan) and a great-granddaughter, Carman Barker.
Visitation from 1 PM until Service time at 2 PM on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Interment will follow at White County Memorial Gardens.
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So sorry to her of Myrtle Lee's death. I hadn't visited with her for several years, to my regret. My mother, Emma Clay, and I always enjoyed our visits. My deepest sympathy to the family.
I grew up with Mertylee and we have been dear friends for over 80 years. We picked cotton together and sat together in school. I cherished our visits over the years and am very thankful I got to see her the day before she died. I will miss her.
So sad to hear of Myrtle Lee's passing. She was my dear friend for almost 89 years. We have spent so many happy times together. She will be missed. I am so thankful for the visit I had with her one year ago. Thanks for the memories.
I'm going to miss my frequent visits with my Aunt Myrtle Lee. I loved her lots. I love all of you. Tanji
So sorry to hear of the passing of Myrtle Lee, whom we've known since the mid 1950s. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Aunt Myrtle Lee was a wonderful person. She always had a smile and was friendly to everyone she knew and met. She was very devoted to her church and family. She will be greatly missed. To all members of her family members I want to express my condolences.
I'm glad I got to see Myrtle Lee last week. Sorry about your loss. Thinking about you in our prayers.
I lived in the same community as Myrtle Lee and sat with her in 5th grade at the same desk. When we were young adults we picked cotton and went to church together. We remained close friends and our families would visit every chance we could. I will miss the time I got to spend with her at Searcy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and numerous friends my Aunt Myrtle Lee had acquired during her many years as a resident of White County. She was a very special lady to us and will greatly missed. These words can never express the love we had for her. She is now in Heaven with her husband and my Uncle Ernest, her son and my cousin Kenneth, my mother, her other sister and three brothers. She will forever be missed but never forgotten.
Rest in peace mrtllelea,what a grande lady you were