(Worked For Ohio Turnpike Commission)
Joyce Ann Barker, age 79, of Swanton, Ohio passed away in her home early Sunday morning, June 16, 2024.
She was born in Toledo on January 5, 1945, to the late Leon and Sophia “Joyce” (Wojiechowski) Morawski. Joyce graduated from Woodward High School in 1963 where she would meet and then go on to marry her high school sweetheart, Jerome Barker Jr on November 8, 1968.
She was employed for the Ohio Turnpike Commission where she started out as a toll booth collector, and then was later promoted to supervisor. Joyce served 22 years with the Ohio Turnpike before retiring.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and was known for her exceptional cooking skills. Joyce was also a master gardener, where her flower beds and garden proved it.
You would always find her watching the Cleveland Indians on TV, she refused to acknowledge them any other way.
After her sons would go on to graduate and move out of the house, she would then get a 4th son, “Xavier” the dog who would precede her in death.
Left to cherish Joyce’s memory is her husband of 56 years, Jerome Jr; sons, Jerry (Annette) Barker, James (Ryan) Barker and
Jeff Barker; brothers; Ronald (Judy) Morawski, Richard (Carol) Morawski and Robert (Judy) Morawski; sisters, Pat (Jim) Modlinski and Jean Antkowiak; several nieces, nephews and friends.
A private family funeral service will be held at Barnes Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 5825 St Hwy 109, Delta, Ohio 43515 with Pastor Maryann Reimund officiating. Interment will follow at Winameg Cemetery near Delta.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing a show of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to the family, care of Jerome Barker Jr; for an organization to be determined at a later time.
Arrangements are entrusted with Barnes Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 5825 St Hwy 109, Delta, Ohio 43515. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.