Barker, Zelva Edith Mitchell, 79, of Christiansburg, VA, went to join her Heavenly Father in Heaven on Sunday, September 26, 2010.
She was born in Montgomery County, VA December 10, 1930 to the late Keiser T. and Tokie Ellen Quesenberry Mitchell. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Cline Everett Barker.
She was a loving housewife, mother and grandmother. She was very active in the Christiansburg Parks and Recreation travel tours and was a member of R.S.V.P.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children: Joanne Huffman and husband Donald of Christiansburg, VA, Linda Grubb and husband Donald of Riner, VA, Michael Barker and wife Betty of Riner, VA, and Joyce Brown and husband Larry of Floyd; 11 grandchildren including a grandson that she raised as her own, Chad; 11 great grandchildren; and numerous other family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 from 5:00 until 8:00 pm at Horne Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Horne Funeral Home with Pastor Don Peters officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Floyd VA.