Helen Louise Barker, 78, of Billett

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Helen Louise Barker, age 78 of Billett, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born in Caribou, Maine on October 12, 1937 to Herbert and Pauline (McFarland) Learnard.

On June 19, 1955, Helen married Benjamin F. Barker, Jr in Canada. They were married 56 years. Ben preceded her in death on March 13, 2012.

Helen was a long-time member of the Billett United Methodist Church where she was very active in the Kids’ Club. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary, and she really enjoyed BINGO at the VFW. Helen was a loving homemaker to her family, loved to dance (especially with Ben), and enjoyed antiquing, garage sales, and auctions. Helen was a partner in 2B Slender and had worked at Akin Seed Company.

Surviving family includes: four children- Anthony Lynn Barker and wife Barbara of Tomball, TX, Eddie Alan Barker of Centralia, IL, Susan Ann Barker of Billett, IL, and Linda Marie Dyer and husband Clarence of Lynnville, IN: one daughter-in-law- Kim Barker of Danville, IL: five sisters: three brothers: eight grandchildren: and ten great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her parents- Herbert and Pauline Learnard: her husband- Benjamin F. Barker, Jr.: one son- Glen D. Barker: and one brother.

There will be a memorial service held at the Billett United Methodist Church at a later date. Cunningham-Nichols Funeral Home of St. Francisville is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.cunninghamfuneralhomes.com.