Phyllis Irene Barker

March 28, 1937 - May 25, 2017

Phyllis Irene Barker, 80, of Ironton, OH passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Community Hospice Care Center, Ashland, KY.  She was born March 28, 1937 in Ironton, OH, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Hazel Massie Vanderhoof.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack L. Barker; two sons, William L. Barker and Donald S. Barker; a daughter, Rhonda Barker Kidd; a grandchild, Kimberley Barker; a sister, Linda Vanderhoof Fugett; and a brother, Gordon Vanderhoof.  Phyllis was a graduate of Dawson-Bryant High School and attended Kelly’s Bridge Independent Baptist Church.  Survivors include a sister, Edna Dillow of Coal Grove, OH; twenty grandchildren, William (Sarah) Barker, Scott (Angie) Barker, Derrick Barker, Brooke (Dakotah) Schuler, Amber Barker, B.J.  (Morgan) Barker, Ethan Barker, Halee Barker, Madison Barker, D.J. Barker, Holee Barker, Michael Barker, Kendall Barker, Mike (Tracie) Kidd, Amanda Kidd, Leah Kidd, Chaz Salyers, Craig Salyers, Chase Salyers, Savannah Salyers, Rachael Salyers, and Maddie Salyers; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and longtime family friends, April Cade and Carrie Payne.  Funeral services will be 12 PM Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point, OH with Rev. Roger Friend officiating.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point, OH.  Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.