Jane Barker

Surrounded by her family, Jane Bailey Barker, 96, passed away peacefully on April 2nd, 2024. She had been in declining health.

She was born on April 8th, 1927, to Willie Benton Bailey and Pauline McDowell Bailey in Caswell County, NC.

On December 14, 1946, she married the love of her life, Thomas Lee Barker, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her son, Terry Lee Barker, Sr., Ringgold, VA.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa McDaniel (Mark), Cary, NC; her daughter-in-law, Vickie Barker, Ringgold, VA; five grandchildren, Lindsay Crumpton (Jammie), Ringgold, VA, Terry Lee Barker Jr (Sarah), Ringgold, VA, Carrie Staton (Corey) Fuquay- Varina, NC, Melissa Graham (Patrick), Apex, NC, Paige Radford, (Steve), Holly Springs, NC; ten great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Tanner Atkinson, Addilyn and Kenna Barker, Fisher, Eli, Haddon, and Campbell Staton, Tucker Graham, and Everly Radford; and her brother, Reynard (Rennie) Bailey of Danville.

She is predeceased by her siblings Jack Bailey (Brother), Giles Leon Bailey (Brother), and Hortense Brumfield (Sister).

She is adored by her family and community. She was a member of Kentuck Baptist Church and spent many years serving (audience). She loved spending time with family and friends. Her love and thoughtfulness will persist through the upcoming generations.

Jane’s family would like to extend so much gratitude to Mountain Valley Hospice, Karen Moon, and Helen Poole for their outstanding and compassionate care during her final days.

The funeral service will be held Thursday, April 4th, 2024, 12:00 p.m. at Kentuck Baptist Church. Visitation will be held at the church from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. with the service to follow. Interment will follow at Highland Burial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Kentuck Baptist Church, 1845 Kentuck Church Rd, Ringgold Kentuck Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 37, Ringgold, VA 24586, in her honor.