Eunice Hettie

Barton

Eunice Hettie Barton daughter of the late Rosie Jane Stricklin Crocker and Benjamin Franklin Crocker was born at Howes Mill, Missouri, on January 22, 1923. She departed this life at Advanced Healthcare Medical Center in Ellington, Missouri, on March 19, 2007, having attained the age of 84 years, one month and 25 days.

On February 8, 1944 at Buick, Missouri, Eunice was united in marriage to Rayburn Earl Barton to this loving union three children were born. He preceded her in death on August 27, 1988. Eunice was a member of the Boss Assembly of God and she attended Fellowship Baptist Church in Lesterville. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren, visiting with family and talking about old times. Eunice loved talking on the phone and going to church.

Eunice was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, Howard and Burnell Crocker, two sisters, Opal Crocker and Alta Crocker.

Eunice is survived by two sons, Gary Barton and wife Paula of Oates, Roger Barton of Lesterville, one daughter, Jennette Barnes and husband Larry of Ellington, one brother, Jerry Crocker of Affton, two sisters, Dessie Shy of Farmington, Shirley Gaines of Simpsonville, South Carolina, six grandchildren, Mike, Gabe, Melanie, Brandy, Amber and Bryan, and seven great-grandchildren, Brody, Rhylan, Reese, Michaela, A.J., Conner and Jonathan. Eunice will be sadly missed by her family and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Funeral Services were held at the McSpadden Funeral Home
Friday March 23, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. Burial: Smith Cemetery Oates, MO
Ministers: Rev. Carlton Mathes, Pastor Jim Stewart and Rev. Bill Mathes
Pallbearers: Bryan Barnes, Gabe Gray, Mike Crocker,
James Shy, Lonnie Crocker, and Dennis Crocker.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Lesterville, MO