Opal May Barker, 1901-1974

Opal May Barker  was born Tuesday, February 12, 1901 in Wert County, West Virginia .

she died Tuesday, September 10, 1974. her recorded age was 73.

her remains can be found at Walnut Grove Cemetery in lot 172  - section A  - space #1 southeast (view map) .
Arrangements were made by Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home. The burial took place on Thursday, September 12, 1974.
Contact Walnut Grove and Flint Cemeteries for more information.

Opal May Barker, age 73, 2444 Medary Ave., Tuesday, September 10, 1974, Riverside Hospital. Born February 12, 1901, in Wirt County, W. Va. Daughter of the late John Andrew Elder and Lake Erie Benson. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Ralph E. Barker. Survived by sons, Kent W. Barker and Ralph C. Barker, both of Columbus, Gene R. Barker, Lakewood, Ohio, James J. Barker, Charlotte, N. Carolina; 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Leman (Emma) Beall, Columbus; brothers, James Merrel Elder, Columbus, Benson C. Elder, Williamstown, W. Va.; several nieces and nephews. Member of North United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Funeral services 10 a.m. Thursday Rutherford Chapel, 2383 N. High St.,Rev. Howard W. Buckley officiating. Burial Walnut Grove Cemetery. Relatives and friends will be received at Rutherfords 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Parkersburg News please copy.