May 24, 1939 – April 19, 2018
Anna Lee Rowley Merrell-Barker, 78, Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at her home. She was born on May 24, 1939 to Lee and Edna (Moreland) Rowley in Beech Grove, Ind.
Anna moved to Noblesville in 1970. She worked for the Kroger Company from which she retired in 1999. Anna was a member of the Refuge Christian Church in Noblesville. She was a woman of the Moose No. 937, American Legion Auxiliary, President of UFCW Local 700 Retirees Club. Anna enjoyed volunteering with many different organizations and clubs in the area. She bowled on many leagues. Anna loved to travel, knit and play bingo.
Anna married her childhood sweetheart, David Merrell, on June 19, 1955. Together they had two loving sons, Michael David (Tina) Merrell and Mark Douglas (Louann) Merrell. Anna and David were married for 26 years before his death on March 29, 1981. She was again blessed with a loving marriage when she met John F. Barker, whom she married on October 15, 1994. She lovingly welcomed John’s son, Anthony ‘Tony’ (Colleen) Barker as part of her family. In addition to her husband John Barker and her three sons, she is survived by the six most precious grandchildren in the world; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephew and cousins.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan St., Noblesville, with Rev. Stanley R. Sutton officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Anderson Cemetery, 6501 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46219.
Memorial contributions may be made to Refuge Christian Church, 11772 E. 196th St., Noblesville, IN 46060.
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Arrangements
Calling: 4 to 8 p.m., April 24
Service: 10:30 a.m., April 25
Location: Randall & Roberts Funeral Home
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