Helen Barker

Mrs. Helen Virginia Ashley Barker age 85, of West Jefferson, died on Monday, September 27, 2010 at the Segraves Care Center in Jefferson. Mrs. Barker was born on April 6, 1925 in McDowell County, WV to James Porter and Margaret Ritter Ashley. In addition to her parents Mrs. Barker was preceded in death by, Husband, Herman Lee Barker, Daughter, Jean Ring, Brother, John Ashley. She loved to square dance, crochet and knit. She retired from Ashe Memorial Hospital where she worked as a nursing assistant. She was a member of Warrensville Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Billy Joe Blevins, Dr. Calvin Miller. Burial will follow in Barker Eller McNeill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Barker is survived by: Daughter - Roberta and husband Bill Elliott of West Jefferson, sister - Rita Adams of West Jefferson, brother - David H. Ashley of West Jefferson, 4 grandchildren - Crystal Elliott Couch, Steve Elliott, Shelly Ring Church, Thomas Ring, 4 great grandchildren - Keagan Church, Jordan Church, Allison Couch, Lauren Couch , also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to the Gideon's PO Box 993 West Jefferson, NC 28694 or to Warrensville Baptist Church, c/o Janie Ashley, 1324 Teaberry Road, Warrensville, NC 28693.. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Barker's arrangements.