Carmen Dell

Barton

Carmen Dell (Strauser) Barton, 65 of Bunker, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026, at Salem Care Center in Salem, Missouri.

She was born on July 11, 1961, in Fredericktown, Missouri, to Lansford Strauser and Rita (Moyer) Strauser. She grew up in Boss, Missouri, and attended Bunker School graduating in 1979.

Carmen was saved and baptized at a young age. She loved the Lord and had a heart for serving others. She worked in nursing facilities and home healthcare treating each person like family.

Carmen was united in marriage to John "Mike" Barton on March 9, 1991, in Rolla, Missouri. They were married for 23 years. She enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her family, but her greatest joy was being a Mimi.

Carmen was known throughout her community for her sewing, canning, crafts and her wonderful cooking. She was especially known for her homemade yeast rolls.

Carmen is survived by her daughter, Cassie Williams and husband Brandon of Bunker, Missouri, her sister, LaDonna Patterson and husband Terri of Iberia, Missouri, three grandchildren, Jaylan Williams, Hunter Williams and Kortney "Cookie" Williams all of Bunker, Missouri, one great-grandson, Conley Lashley of Bunker, Missouri, nephew, Cody Martin and great niece, Sadie Martin both of Tuscumbia, Missouri, as well as Toni and Brayden Henegar both of Bunker, Missouri who she considered family in every way.

Carmen was preceded in death by her husband and both parents.

There will be a Celebration of Life held on October 24, 2026, 11 AM at Sugar Tree Grove Baptist Church in Bunker, Missouri

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri