Donna Barker, 73, Cicero, died July 20 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. She was born Dec. 18, 1941 to Donald and Lena (Cheesman) Ketring in Preble County, Ohio.
Donna co-owned Family Vacations Travel Agency for 20 years and had been co-owner of The Trader, an ad paper, for 25 years. She was a member of Harbour Shores Church in Cicero. Her life revolved around her love for her family and worshipping at her church.
She and her husband, Tom, had a passion for Southern Gospel music. She also enjoyed hosting and spending time with her friends; and the time she was able to spend in her Florida home.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Tom Barker, whom she married on Sept. 11, 1960; daughters, Brenda (Barth) Porter, Debra (Ken) DeVries, and Kelly (Tim) Galloway; sister, Diana (Jim) Jones; brother, Dan (Lynn) Ketring; grandchildren, Doug (Brittany) Porter, Megan Porter, Autumn, Paige, Molly and Victoria DeVries, Matthew Barker, and Caleb and Jennifer Galloway; great-grandchildren, Madison and Collin (twins), and another one on the way; nieces and nephews, Travis (Alyssa) Ketring, and Jamie (Ted) Hill; great-nieces & nephews, Alexis and Olivia (twins), Gavin, Mila, and Sophie.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, Gerald E. Ketring; and nephew, Nathen D. Ketring.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 50 East 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240.
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