Flo L. Barker (87) of Newton

Flo L. Barker, age 87, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:10 PM Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Helia Heathcare of Newton, Illinois.    

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 13 2022, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois, with Fr. Dean Probst celebrating mass.  Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Newton, Illinois.  Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 AM – Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. In loving memory of Flo, memorials may be made to Jasper County Shrine Club for the benefit of crippled children.

Flo was born on September 22, 1934, in Macon County, Illinois, the daughter of Martie E. and Pearl (Knowles) Morris.  Flo married Morgan Barker and he preceded her in death on July 31, 1996.

Flo was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton. Flo worked as a house keeper for most of her life. She loved to dance and spend time with family and friends.

Flo is survived by: Son - Jerry (Tina) Camp of Blue Mound, Illinois, Grandson - Jeremy (Sarah) Camp of Sullivan, Illinois, Great Grandchildren - Blair Camp and Cora Camp of Sullivan, Illinois, Brother - Bill (Elaine) Morris of Decatur, Illinois, Sister - Annabel Schable of Atwood, Illinois, Special Friend - Linda Mertens of Newton, Illinois

Flo is preceded in death by her parents, husband Morgan Barker, son Thomas Camp, two brothers, two sisters, and special friend, close companion John A. Bergbower.

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