Mary Elizabeth Barkley's Obituary
CLARENDON MEMORIAL SERVICES - 2:00 PM Sunday, August 19, 2012 in Robertson Saint’s Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. Darrell Burton officiating. Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon. Mary Elizabeth Barkley was born February 23, 1922 in Bridgeport, IL to Joseph and Vina Post Gariepy. She, along with her husband Arthur Lee “Tom” Barkley, were owner/operators of several gas stations. She enjoyed cross stitching, baking, gardening, and working with her flowers. She was also “mother hen” to her neighbors and friends at the nursing center. She was Baptist and was a member of First Baptist Church of Claude. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY – her husband, Arthur Lee “Tom” Barkley; son, Howard Wayne Barkley; and daughter, Kay Skelton. SURVIVORS – 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and her son-in-law, Punch Skelton. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS - The family suggests memorials be sent to BSA Hospice, PO Box 950, Amarillo, Texas, 79105.
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