It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Karleen Guilbeau Barry of Sunset, Louisiana, born in Cankton, Louisiana, who passed away on October 23, 2023, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her husband Dr. Joseph Robert Barry Jr. of Sunset; her son Dr. Charles P. Barry; her parents, Preston Guilbeau and Beatrice Guidroz; and her stepfather Cyrus Roy.

She is survived by : her sons, Robert Barry, III (Sheila) of Sunset, Dr. Michael D. Barry of Grand Coteau, Karl Barry (Karen) of Lafayette, Dr. Mark Barry of Grand Coteau and Dr. Tim Barry (Cathy) of Lafayette; her daughter-in-law Patricia "Peachie" Barry of Grand Coteau; her grandchildren, Hope Barry Marks (James), Dr. Robin Barry-Olivier, Lilly Mestayer Hayes (BJ), Olivia Pilar Barry, Julia Angelle Barry, Lauren Barry Donadieu (Robert), Anne Camille Barry, Emily Marie Barry, Jeanne Michelle Barry, Amanda Barry Benoit (Harry), Tucker Barry (Rachel), Matthew Barry, Adam Barry, Robert Preston "Robbie" Barry, Sam Plauche' (Victoria) and John Robert "Jack" Plauche; her great grandchildren, McKinley Marks, Emme Marks, Addisyn Olivier, Wyatt Olivier, Sawyer Olivier, Jude Hayes, Eleanor Hayes and Cecile; her great great grandchildren, Rhett Marks and Ahni Melancon; her sister Janelle Guilbeau Broussard (Elmo Bruce") of Cankton; and her caregivers, Linda, Nichole, Josette, Lavaria and Sydni. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Donations may be made in honor of Karleen to: Meals On Wheels Council of Aging in St. Landry Parish (https://cajunaaa.org) Catholic Charities of Acadiana, The Alzheimer's Association, Second Harvest Food Bank.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Melancon Funeral Home Inc