Margaret B. Barker, age 91, of Muncie passed away on Wednesday November 6, 2013 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie. She was born on December 2, 1921, in Parker City, IN.
Margaret was a graduate of Parker City High School. On January 28, 1939 she married Emil Barker in Redkey, IN. Her working years were spent as office personnel for Ross Supermarkets. She also enjoyed bowling on the Ross Bowling Team for 25 years. Other memberships include the Madison Street United Methodist Church, where she participated in several church activities, Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary #231, and past member of American Legion Post #241 in Eaton.
Survivors include daughters Laura (Morton) Murphy of Muncie and Emilie (K.R.) Weddle-Cunningham of Phoenix, AZ; daughter-in-law Mary Jo Barker of Gaston; 8 grandchildren; several great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Emil Barker in 1988, son Larry Barker, sister Frances Jones, and brother Everett Bousman.
Friends may call on Sunday November 10, 2013 from 2-6 p.m. at the Garden View Funeral Home 10501 N. Indiana 3, Muncie.
Funeral services for Margaret will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday November 11, 2013, at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to In His Name Food Pantry c/o Madison Street United Methodist Church 1400 S. Madison Street Muncie, IN 47302.