Edith Jewel Barger Obituary
We announce the death of Edith Jewel Barger of Hazard, Kentucky, who passed away on October 1, 2026, at the age of 81. Edith will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edith Jewel Barger to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Silas Miller and Edith Miller; her husband Boyd Gene Barger; and her siblings, Paul Miller, Lonnie Miller, Eddie Miller, Clarissa Godsey and Lori Mae Quire.
She is survived by: her siblings, David Miller, Martie Miller, Alvin Miller, Silas Miller Jr., Ethel McIntosh, Rosa Mattingly and Betty Thompson; her daughter Clarisa "Reece" Barger-Combs; her son-in-law David Combs; her grandchildren, Gena Danielle Combs, Jordan David Jaxon Combs and Cameron Lee Colwell; her parent-in-law Jewel; her grandson Alvin; and her nephew Lester "Bo" Colwell. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 4th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Upper Lost Creek Pentecostal Church (140 KY-476, Jackson, KY 41339). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 4th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location.
