Ina Beatrice Barton, 91, of Sherman, TX, formerly of Center Valley, left to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 13, 2005 at House of Ruth in Denison, TX. The daughter of William and Florence (Rilea) Bradford, she was born November 30, 1913 in Atkins, AR. She was a Homemaker. A member of the Pope County 4-H Club Leader and was very active in the County Home Demonstration Club and of Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband Jesse A. Barton, her parents; one son, Jesse A. Barton, Jr.; two grandchildren, Michael Tracy Barton, and Deidra Gay Barton Meyers; three brothers, Fredrick, Carl, and Raymond Bradford.

Survivors include three sons, William F. Barton and wife Jo of Russellville, Doyle G. Barton and wife Patsy of Sherman, TX, Michael W. Barton and wife Thelma of Garland, TX.; a daughter-in-law, Kay Barton of Mesquite, TX.; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, & great great grandchildren; two sisters, Norma Guin of Shawnee, OK., Joyce Treat and husband Doyle of Paris; one brother, Carroll Bradford and wife Joanie of Seattle, WA.

Thanks to all the House of Ruth caregivers, the Vista Hospice nurses and aides and a special thank you to Ellen Coppley for her love and care. Funeral will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, November 17, 2005 at Humphrey Chapel with the Reverend Frank Richter and Reverend Sid Hunter officiating. Burial will be at Paschall Cemetery at Moreland, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Gum Log Fellowship Church c/o Lucy Farmer, 1873 West Gum Log Road, Russellville, Arkansas 72802.

Active Pallbearers: Pat & Jeff Baggett, James Dale, Billy Gene, Frankie Joe, Douglas Glen, Michael Todd, Christopher, and Cayce Alton Barton.

Honorary Pallbearers: Clyde Aday, Allerson Farmer, John Childres, Gregg McGuire, and Gene Yancy.

Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

Obituary courtesy of Humphrey Funeral Service website.