Martha Mae Barker

March 2, 1925 - February 23, 2015

Martha Mae Barker, 89, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 4:55 P.M. Monday February 23, 2015, at Paxton Healthcare and Rehab in Paxton, IL. She was born March 2, 1925, in Adolphus, KY, the daughter of Frances and Emma (Staford) Tucker. She married Robert Barker on December 22, 1945. He preceded her in death on January 24, 1989. She is survived by one sister, Leona Goodrum of Scottville, KY; 4 special nieces Mae Cline, Mary Christensen, Wanda Reifsteck and Glenna Sanders; one special nephew, Mike Goodrum and several other nieces and nephews. She is also survived by three special care givers, Freda Norenberg, Tammy Lewis and Carolyn Clayburn. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Betty Davis, Lucile Clark and Garnetta Blankenship and one brother, Tommy Tucker. Martha worked at Radio Condenser in Hoopeston and later worked at Howards for several years, before her retirement. She was a member of the Church of God in Hoopeston. Martha enjoyed cooking and was well known for her pies. She also enjoyed working in her garden and flowers. The family would like to thank the Paxton Healthcare and Rehab for their love and compassion that they showed Martha during her stay. A visitation will be held 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. Saturday February 28, 2015 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will begin at 10:00 A.M. Saturday February 28, 2015 at the funeral home, with Pastor Bill Featherstone officiating. Burial will follow at Mann’s Chapel in rural Rossville, IL. Memorials may be made to the Hoopeston Church of God 1012 E. Orange St. Hoopeston, IL 60942.