"Mary Sloban Barker became a dear friend through our professional relationship in Dare County. Mary was always quick to laugh equally at life's joys and absurdities. Heaven is a happier place with her arrival. Our hearts are broken and at the same time our souls are laughing as each of us remembers our "Mary Stories." With gratitude for her life and with special love to Becca who made sure "we" all were treated with respect. Love, Alice Ann xoxo"
In loving memory of
Mary A Barker
December 11, 1950 - May 14, 2019
Mary A. Barker passed away May 14, at the age of 68 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Painesville, OH on December 11, 1950 to the late Robert and Geraldine Sloban. Mary was retired from Dare County Health Department, NC in 2012 after over 15 years in mental and public health services. Mary having received her Masters of Fine Arts in 1990 was a recognized art critic and historian in Ashland, KY. She will be remembered for her many crafts, from pine needle baskets and corn husk dolls to quilts and crochet. She is survived by: daughter Rebecca Green of Kirkland, WA; son Andrew Green of Richmond, KY; brother James (Diane) Sloban of Mentor, OH; brother Richard (Donna) Sloban of Henderson, NV; brother Timothy Sloban of Mentor, OH; sister Patricia (Walter) Moskal of Cottonwood, CA; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.