Obituary For Mrs. Marian Carter Barker

Barker, Mrs. Marian Carter, a resident of Lanett, AL died Thursday, October 1, 2020 at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, AL.

Graveside Services are scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. (EST) at Fairview Cemetery, Valley, AL with Dr. Lamar Johnson officiating and Dr. Jonathon Carter as Eulogist. Davis Memorial Mortuary of Valley directing.

There will be no public viewing.

Daughter of the late Rev. Brady C. Carter, Jr. and Mrs. Mozella Harris Carter and widow of the late Wilie Frank Barker, Mrs. Barker was a 1964 graduate of Rehobeth High School in Fairfax (now Valley), AL. She often visited the nursing homes to offer prayers and love to many nursing home patrons. She always had a smile and kind words for anyone. Cake baking was a passion of hers.

Her survivors include: three daughters, Jennifer (Dennis) Quarles, Jacqueline Jones and Cassandra McCarden; one son, Anthony Barker; nine grandchildren--two she reared as her own, Antonio Presley and Harmonee Jones; eight great-grandchildren; two nephews she reared as her own, Dr. Jonathon (Sylvia) Carter and Rev. Larry (Ruby) Carter; one sister, Willie Lou Carter; one special sister-in-law, Mary Carter; one brother-in-law, Benjamin Bennett; and, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services by Davis Memorial Mortuary of Valley.

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Guest Book

Aunt Marian is and will forever be a wonderful and delightful Woman of God. She would do just about anything for you and loved everyone. I never forgot her kind hearted spirit and how she would bring so much joy into every room. She also made very nice embroiled towels. She will be greatly missed. Always, Dana Lawrence 'Terry's daughter'

- Dana Lawrence

Sending My heartfelt Condolences to My Dear Friend Jennifer and her family! Ms.Marian put up a good fight and I will always remember her kind,sweet and friendly soul! Continue to cherish the beautiful moments and continue to live life to the fullest! Love Your UAB/HomeFriend, Bernadette Fears Gates and Family!

- Bernadette Gates

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Carter and Barker family. An angel has ascended back to heaven to be with our Heavenly Father Jesus Christ. She truly exemplified every aspects of our Father teaching. Her light shone bright in a world of Chaos. I knew Mrs. Marian through her beautiful daughter Jennifer Quarles my co-worker. Jackie Mcpherson (Sister)

- jackie

Extending my sincere condolences to the Carter and Barker families. Marian and I worked together at martex for many years.. we became very close friends throughout the years, she was a very loving and giving person and her smile would always light up a room. Marian will truly be missed by the many friends fortunate enough to have know her.. may she rest in Eternal peace.

- Betty Sue Lyons

Love her so a wonderful lady I no she's in heaven with her bill

- Alice bonner