Lynne Barker, age 69

Lynne Barker, age 69, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Lynne was born September 30, 1954 in Spartanburg County to the late Marshall Blackwell and Janet Lovelace Howell.

She was a graduate of Chase High School. Lynne worked for twenty years at MEMC in Roebuck, SC and for Doman Industries in Greenville, SC. She was a member of Stone Station Baptist Church in Roebuck.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Robert Barker; son, Brandon Thompson and daughter-in-law, Rachel Thompson.

Left to treasure her memory are her children, Chris Thompson of Hickory and daughter, Amy McFarland of Forest City; bonus children, Ricky Savage (Christina) of Inman, SC, Donna Castro (Donelle McEntire) of Forest City and Kelly Estrada (Orlando); sister, Ann Starret; aunt, Faye Hodge of Forest City; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.

The family received friends May 8 at Harrelson Funeral Home.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.