Peggy Sue Barker

Peggy Sue Dorton Barker, of Pineville went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 13, 2015 of natural causes in her home at 68 years old. She was born September 9, 1947 in Pineville, KY, to the late Alford and Hazel Dorton. She had been a homemaker. Peggy was a loving and supportive mother to two sons and enjoyed spending as much time as possible with her beloved grandchildren and great grandchild. She was a member of Black Star Pentecostal Church, where she attended services regularly throughout her early life. When Peggy was unable to attend church services in person she enjoyed reading her bible, listening to gospel music, and tuning in to the surrounding Christian services on television. She was loved by everyone she met, and could turn a stranger into a friend in mere minutes with her kind nature. On July 3, 1992 she married the late William "Bill" Barker. Peggy is survived by her two sons, Michael S. Wilder (Tina Simpson) and Josh E. Gilbert (Amy), grandchildren, Courtney Wilder, Addison Wilder and Alex Simpson, great-grandchild, Paisley Ramsey, brother, Gary Dorton (Loretta and Melissa), sister, Pam Hubbard (Jr. and Michaela), and members of the Blevins family. The family would like to extend a special thank you to those who were close to Peggy, and assisted her throughout her life: Mamie Centers, Martha Stewart, Betty Philpot, Jeromy Killion, Josh and Victoria Riley, The EMS staff of Bell County and Knox County, the many staff members at Pineville Hospital, and Amedisys Home Healthcare. Services will be on Monday, November 16, at 8:00 PM at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Chapel with Elder Ricky Dorton. Burial will be Tuesday November 17th, at 11:00 AM at Green Hills Memorial Gardens, Middlesboro with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Bell County and Knox County EMS. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 until the funeral hour. Arnett & Steele Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Pineville, is honored to serve the family of Peggy Barker. Light a virtual candle and sign the guest register at arnettsteele.com. Visitation

NOV 16. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)

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106 South Cherry Street

Pineville, KY 40977

NOV 16. 8:00 PM (EST)

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106 South Cherry Street

Pineville, KY 40977

NOV 17. 11:00 AM (EST)

Green Hills Memorial Gardens

Middlesboro, KY 40965