"Sorry to hear of Janet?s passing. Just heard today. Our sympathy David and family. Larry and Coleen Cook"
In loving memory of
Janet Elaine Barber
November 24, 1941 - November 14, 2020
Janet Elaine Barber, age 78 of Mingo, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at MercyOne in Newton. Graveside memorial services will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 1:00 pm at McKeever Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family and condolences may be left at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com
The daughter of Alfred "AH" and Ollie (Freeman) Glasgow, Janet was born on November 24, 1941 in Centerville, Iowa. She grew up in Moulton and went to school there until her junior year of high school. She then graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1960. On July 23, 1960, she was united in marriage to David Allen Barber in Moulton. She helped on the farm most of her life. Janet enjoyed camping, fishing, pottery, painting and had a great love for animals.
Those left to honor her memory include her husband, David; two sons, Randall Allen Barber and Kevin David (Teresa) Barber; five grandchildren, Curtis (Kylee) Barber, Calvin (Jennie) Barber, Kayla (Cody) Robinson. Jeanetta Lowe and Cody Barber and 13 great grandchildren, Kimball, Elektra, Gavin, Tristen, Lukah, Addison, Beckett, GraceRyan, Cole, Josie, Brock, Morgan and Hasiley. Preceding Janet in death were her parents and twin sisters Carolyn and Marily on July 4, 1937.
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"Our prayers and sympathies are extended to the friends and family of Janet Barber."
"Condolences to Jeanette Lowe, Grandpa (Randy) and family. We loved how she would post things to Kimball and Elektra on their facebook page to keep in touch with them. She was loved and will be missed. Chris Lowe & Jessica, Kimball and Elektra Lowe"
"I HAVE ALREADY SAID I AM SORRY FOR LOSE OF YOUR MOTHER, RANDY AND KEVIN AND WIFE TO DAVID. I REMEMBER THIS ONE THING THAT WILL FOREVER REMAIN IN MY MIND. JANET TAUGHT ME TO CAN VEGETABLES. SHE WAS THERE AS A MOTHER WHENEVER I MOVED TO IOWA IN 1983 AFTER LEAVING ARKANSAS. I HAVE VERY FOND MEMORIES OF THE MANY YEARS ON THE FARM WITH JANET. SHE WAS ALWAYS A BIG PART OF MY LIFE. I WILL MISS HER ON TEXTING MESSAGES WITH ME AND ALWAYS LOVED BIRTHDAY CARDS FROM HER"
"Randy and Kevin, so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Keeping you and your families in our prayers. Doran and Lisa (Hopkins) Ryan"
"To David and the family: We are so sorry to hear about Janet and extend our deepest sympathy to you all at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the days and weeks ahead. Carolyn and Gary Pool"
"Very sorry to hear about your mom. She was a great lady and she and your dad are wonderful people. I am proud to know them as well as Randy & Kevin. Again, Sorry for your loss! Sincerely, Francis Dutton."
"Dave & family. Keeping you all close in thought and prayer. Marsha "