Flo Lorrain Barker, age 87

September 22, 1934 – September 8, 2022

Flo Lorrain Barker, age 87, of Newton, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 1 : 0 0 AM on T uesday , September 13 2022, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton , Illinois , with Fr. Dean Probst celebrating mass.  Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Newton , Illinois.  Visitation will be held from 9 : 3 0- 10 : 30 A M – Tuesday , September 13 , 2022, at Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois . The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com . in loving memory of Flo, memorials may be made to Jasper County Shrine Club for the benefit of crippled children.

Flo was born on September 22, 1934, in Macon County, Illinois, the daughter of Martie E. and Pearl (Knowles) Morris.  Flo married Morgan Barker and he preceded her in death on July 31, 1996.

Flo was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton. Flo worked as a house keeper for most of her life. She loved to dance and spend time with family and friends.

Flo is survived by

Son - Jerry (Tina) Camp of Blue Mound, Illinois

Grandson - Jeremy (Sarah) Camp of Sullivan, Illinois

Great Grandchildren - Blair Camp and Cora Camp of Sullivan, Illinois

Brother - Bill (Elaine) Morris of Decatur, Illinois

Sister - Annabel Schable of Atwood, Illinois

Special Friend - Linda Mertens of Newton, Illinois

Several Nieces and Nephews

Flo is preceded in death by her parents, husband Morgan Barker, son Thomas Camp, two brothers, two sisters, and special friend, close companion John A. Bergbower.