2023
Karen S. Barnard, 85, of Flora, went home to be with her lord and savior on September 6, 2023, at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette with family by her side. She was born in the family home outside of Burlington, IN, to Paul and Dorthey (Hendrix) Garrison on July 22, 1938. Karen was a 1957 graduate of Burlington High School. On March 3, 1961, she married William (Bill) Barnard at the Burlington First Brethren Church.
Karen loyally fulfilled the role of a farmer’s wife. She worked diligently side by side with Bill, operating equipment, tending to the livestock, planting and harvesting crops, as well as keeping up with the housework and raising a family. She and Bill have been faithful servants to their community and Burlington First Brethren Church family since 1961.
Surviving family include her husband of 62 years Bill Barnard, son, Mike (Lori) Barnard of Flora, and daughter Marcia (Greg) Baker of Brownsburg. 5 Grandson’s: Eric, Nick, Blake, Grant, and Matt; as well as 5 great-grandchildren with a sixth on the way. Karen is preceded in death by her siblings Eileen Garrison and Joe Garrison.
Family invites friends to visit on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 10 a.m. -12 noon at Wheeler Family Funeral Home-Baker Chapel 204 S. Center St. Flora, IN 46929. A celebration of Karen’s Life will begin at noon with Pastor Jim Littlejohn officiating. Burial to follow at Maple Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to the Burlington First Brethren Church, envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Please visit www.wheelerfamilyfuneralhome.com for online condolences.
Condolences for the family 07
Fred & Shirley Bedley from Ontario, Canada
September 8, 2023 12:08 pm ·Our hearts and thoughts are with you during this time of grieving. Please know that you are not alone in remembering a truly wonderful and kind person that meant so much to so many. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Sonya Thompson
September 8, 2023 1:25 pm ·Such a wonderful woman who will be missed dearly. Love you aunt Karen
Diana Carnell
September 8, 2023 4:48 pm ·Our condolences to the family of Karen Barnard from the Barnard’s in Fort Myers Florida and Lafayette Indiana. Bill., we will forever Remember our fish fries and lunches at Homers.
Steve Barnard
September 8, 2023 5:13 pm ·Our deepest sympathies for your loss. May Gods strength carry you thru this trying time. Our thoughts are with you all, love 💔 always and Karen may you RIP. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Edna and Steve McDaniel
September 13, 2023 10:57 am ·Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Jodi Meade
September 17, 2023 1:28 pm ·Prayers for your family, I enjoyed visiting with your Mom when I worked at the dental office. Please give your dad a hug, he is such a sweet man. Prayers.
Marilyn Lambert Wooldridge
September 28, 2023 1:37 pm ·Thoughts, sympathy, and prayers for your family for the loss of Karen. Paul, Dorothy, Joe, Eileen, and Karen were our good and dependable helpful neighbor friends for years. We were thankful to have such great friends. Hopefully, your treasured memories together will help sustain you in the days ahead.
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