Marcella McFarland Lawson Gilbert Barker, age 80, of Isonville, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was born September 25, 1941 in Elliott County, Kentucky to the late Milford Lawson and Grace June McFarland Lawson.
Marcella attended Bairtown Church of God. She enjoyed sewing, making quilts, gardening, cooking for family dinners and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband of 26 years, Elmo Gilbert and her second husband of 16 years, Ray Barker; one brother, Kenneth Lawson and one sister, Jean Maggard.
She is survived by two sons, Kenneth (Judy) Gilbert of Olive Hill, Kentucky, James (Klorissa) Gilbert of Ocala, Florida; two step sons, Jerry Barker and Ronnie Barker both of Hitchens, Kentucky; two daughters, Debra (Rick) Lewis of Morehead, Kentucky, Linda Smith of Elliott County; five grandchildren; one great grandchildren; two sisters, Trish (Glennis) Blankenbeckler and Rita (Chris) Smith both of Elliott County along with a host of other family and friends who will sadly mourn her passing.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky with Brother Chris Smith, and Brother Keith Blankenbeckler officiating. Burial will follow in the Easterling Cemetery in Olive Hill, Kentucky.
Friends may visit from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2022, at Globe Funeral Chapel at 17277 West US Hwy 60 in Olive Hill, Kentucky and after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 until the service hour at the funeral home.
Chris Smith, James Gilbert, Kenneth Gilbert, Brian Dillion, Keith Blankenbecker, Freddie Conn and Jeff Burchett will serve as pallbearers.
Jonathan Lewis, Thomas Fitzpatrick, Randal Davis and Rick Lewis will serve as honorary pallbearer.
Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky is caring for all arrangements for
Mrs. Marcella McFarland Lawson Gilbert Barker.
