Ruth Barker Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth Barker of Middlesboro, Kentucky, born in Harlan, Kentucky, who passed away on July 29, 2021 at the age of 67. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Barker to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Curtis Clem and Geneva Clem Russell; her husband Mike Barker; her parents-in-law, David and Emma Jean Barker; and her sister-in-law Susie Clem.
She is survived by: her children, Lisa Maria Berry (Jackie) of Harrogate, TN, Misty Johnson (Brian) of Rutledge, TN and Michael David of Middlesboro, KY; her siblings, Robert Clem (Ingrid) of Richlands, VA, Wilma Joyce Smith (Steve) of Maryville, TN and Curt Clem of Maryville, TN.; her grandchildren, Christopher Puckett, Paul Oboroff, Brittany Sexton and Chase Oboroff; her great grandchildren, Drake, Jordan, Derreck and Harlow; and her stepfather Jay H. Russell of Maryville, TN. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
