Joan Bernice Barker Obituary
The memory of Joan Bernice Barker (Danville, Virginia), who passed away on February 13, 2026 at the age of 80, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Joan has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Luther Coleman Weatherford and Jeanette Marshall Weatherford; her husband Edward Donald Barker; and her grandson David Antonio Barker, Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Bernice Yates Cassada (Don) of Winston-Salem, NC, Juanita Yates Kirby (Greg) of Lynchburg, VA, Lisa Ann Yates Davis (Brian) of Lynchburg, VA, Penny Barker Fussell (Bradley) of Keeling, VA, Wendy Kaye Barker Clayton of Ringgold, VA, Mary Jane Shelton (Andrew) of Ringgold, VA, Donald Yancey Barker (Bass) of Roanoke, VA and David Antonio Barker (Crystal) of Ringgold, VA. She is also survived by 17 Grandchildren, 8 Great-Grandchildren.
