Doris "Maba" Mixson Barker, 85 years old, of Williston passed away peacefully at NFRMC, February 4th, 2011. Was born on March 26, 1925 in Williston and returned here in 1975 from Melbourne, Florida.
Graduated from Williston High School in 1943 as class Valedictorian, attended Florida Southern College where she played the chimes in-between classes for the school. Graduated from Wesley Memorial Hospital, School of Nursing, Chicago, IL in 1949.
Worked and gave of herself for over 50 years to the nursing career she loved so well and was so good at. She was known as a caring and compassionate nurse.
In the last 11 years, Doris had used up many of her "9 lives" as her family would say. She was a strong and resilient woman. She bravely fought and survived two cancers, never complaining and maintaining a brave and cheerful outlook on life. She continued to be involved in her children and grandchildren's lives as they all called her, "their best friend". She loved being outdoors and working in her yard, loved reading and was rarely seen without a book. She was an avid U/F Gator Football fan, watching their games on T.V. whenever she was able. She will be greatly missed by many.
She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Williston where she grew up as a child with her family. She played piano for various churches, starting with the local church while in high school, then later in Palm Bay and Melbourne and in recent years at First Baptist Church, Williston, Rainbow Lakes Estates and Countryside Baptist Church.
A son, Albert Kirkland Barker and the father of her children, Albert Edgar Barker, Jr., precede her in death along with her brother, Colonel Herman Mixson of Bonifay, Florida and numerous half siblings.
Son James Brack Barker of Williston, daughter Margaret Barker Young and son-in-law, Stephen Young of Lake City, Florida and son John Edgar Barker and daughter-in-law, Charri Ostin Barker of Williston, Florida, survives her. She is also survived by two grandsons who lovingly knew her as "Maba", Dillon Wade Pool, Tifton, Georgia and William Harvey Pool, III, McIntosh, South Dakota. Also survived by one sister, Marjorie Mixson Whitehurst, Okeechobee, Florida; brothers, Charles Mixson and wife Marguerite, Orlando area, Jim Mixson and wife Jan, Deltona, Joe Mixson and wife Mary, Williston and Miles Mixson and wife Mimi, Chapin, South Carolina and many nieces and nephews.
Viewing will be held at Knauff Funeral Home, Williston on Monday, February 7th from 6-8 pm with services at First Baptist Church, Williston on Tuesday February 8th at 11:00 am and graveside to follow at Wacahoota Baptist Cemetery off Hwy 121 between Williston and Gainesville.
Arrangements are under the care of Knauff Funeral Home-Williston
Published in Gainesville Sun from February 6 to February 7, 2011∼Doris Hanson B: 26 Mar 1925; D: 4 Feb 2011
Spouse : Albert Edward Barker, Jr
Graduated from Williston High School in 1943 as class Valedictorian, attended Florida Southern College where she played the chimes in-between classes for the school. Graduated from Wesley Memorial Hospital, School of Nursing, Chicago, IL in 1949.
Worked and gave of herself for over 50 years to the nursing career she loved so well and was so good at. She was known as a caring and compassionate nurse.
In the last 11 years, Doris had used up many of her "9 lives" as her family would say. She was a strong and resilient woman. She bravely fought and survived two cancers, never complaining and maintaining a brave and cheerful outlook on life. She continued to be involved in her children and grandchildren's lives as they all called her, "their best friend". She loved being outdoors and working in her yard, loved reading and was rarely seen without a book. She was an avid U/F Gator Football fan, watching their games on T.V. whenever she was able. She will be greatly missed by many.
She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Williston where she grew up as a child with her family. She played piano for various churches, starting with the local church while in high school, then later in Palm Bay and Melbourne and in recent years at First Baptist Church, Williston, Rainbow Lakes Estates and Countryside Baptist Church.
A son, Albert Kirkland Barker and the father of her children, Albert Edgar Barker, Jr., precede her in death along with her brother, Colonel Herman Mixson of Bonifay, Florida and numerous half siblings.
Son James Brack Barker of Williston, daughter Margaret Barker Young and son-in-law, Stephen Young of Lake City, Florida and son John Edgar Barker and daughter-in-law, Charri Ostin Barker of Williston, Florida, survives her. She is also survived by two grandsons who lovingly knew her as "Maba", Dillon Wade Pool, Tifton, Georgia and William Harvey Pool, III, McIntosh, South Dakota. Also survived by one sister, Marjorie Mixson Whitehurst, Okeechobee, Florida; brothers, Charles Mixson and wife Marguerite, Orlando area, Jim Mixson and wife Jan, Deltona, Joe Mixson and wife Mary, Williston and Miles Mixson and wife Mimi, Chapin, South Carolina and many nieces and nephews.
Viewing will be held at Knauff Funeral Home, Williston on Monday, February 7th from 6-8 pm with services at First Baptist Church, Williston on Tuesday February 8th at 11:00 am and graveside to follow at Wacahoota Baptist Cemetery off Hwy 121 between Williston and Gainesville.
Arrangements are under the care of Knauff Funeral Home-Williston
Published in Gainesville Sun from February 6 to February 7, 2011∼Doris Hanson B: 26 Mar 1925; D: 4 Feb 2011
Spouse : Albert Edward Barker, Jr
Doris "Maba" Mixson Barker, 85 years old, of Williston passed away peacefully at NFRMC, February 4th, 2011. Was born on March 26, 1925 in Williston and returned here in 1975 from Melbourne, Florida.
Graduated from Williston High School in 1943 as class Valedictorian, attended Florida Southern College where she played the chimes in-between classes for the school. Graduated from Wesley Memorial Hospital, School of Nursing, Chicago, IL in 1949.
Worked and gave of herself for over 50 years to the nursing career she loved so well and was so good at. She was known as a caring and compassionate nurse.
In the last 11 years, Doris had used up many of her "9 lives" as her family would say. She was a strong and resilient woman. She bravely fought and survived two cancers, never complaining and maintaining a brave and cheerful outlook on life. She continued to be involved in her children and grandchildren's lives as they all called her, "their best friend". She loved being outdoors and working in her yard, loved reading and was rarely seen without a book. She was an avid U/F Gator Football fan, watching their games on T.V. whenever she was able. She will be greatly missed by many.
She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Williston where she grew up as a child with her family. She played piano for various churches, starting with the local church while in high school, then later in Palm Bay and Melbourne and in recent years at First Baptist Church, Williston, Rainbow Lakes Estates and Countryside Baptist Church.
A son, Albert Kirkland Barker and the father of her children, Albert Edgar Barker, Jr., precede her in death along with her brother, Colonel Herman Mixson of Bonifay, Florida and numerous half siblings.
Son James Brack Barker of Williston, daughter Margaret Barker Young and son-in-law, Stephen Young of Lake City, Florida and son John Edgar Barker and daughter-in-law, Charri Ostin Barker of Williston, Florida, survives her. She is also survived by two grandsons who lovingly knew her as "Maba", Dillon Wade Pool, Tifton, Georgia and William Harvey Pool, III, McIntosh, South Dakota. Also survived by one sister, Marjorie Mixson Whitehurst, Okeechobee, Florida; brothers, Charles Mixson and wife Marguerite, Orlando area, Jim Mixson and wife Jan, Deltona, Joe Mixson and wife Mary, Williston and Miles Mixson and wife Mimi, Chapin, South Carolina and many nieces and nephews.
Viewing will be held at Knauff Funeral Home, Williston on Monday, February 7th from 6-8 pm with services at First Baptist Church, Williston on Tuesday February 8th at 11:00 am and graveside to follow at Wacahoota Baptist Cemetery off Hwy 121 between Williston and Gainesville.
Arrangements are under the care of Knauff Funeral Home-Williston
Published in Gainesville Sun from February 6 to February 7, 2011∼Doris Hanson B: 26 Mar 1925; D: 4 Feb 2011
Spouse : Albert Edward Barker, Jr
Graduated from Williston High School in 1943 as class Valedictorian, attended Florida Southern College where she played the chimes in-between classes for the school. Graduated from Wesley Memorial Hospital, School of Nursing, Chicago, IL in 1949.
Worked and gave of herself for over 50 years to the nursing career she loved so well and was so good at. She was known as a caring and compassionate nurse.
In the last 11 years, Doris had used up many of her "9 lives" as her family would say. She was a strong and resilient woman. She bravely fought and survived two cancers, never complaining and maintaining a brave and cheerful outlook on life. She continued to be involved in her children and grandchildren's lives as they all called her, "their best friend". She loved being outdoors and working in her yard, loved reading and was rarely seen without a book. She was an avid U/F Gator Football fan, watching their games on T.V. whenever she was able. She will be greatly missed by many.
She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Williston where she grew up as a child with her family. She played piano for various churches, starting with the local church while in high school, then later in Palm Bay and Melbourne and in recent years at First Baptist Church, Williston, Rainbow Lakes Estates and Countryside Baptist Church.
A son, Albert Kirkland Barker and the father of her children, Albert Edgar Barker, Jr., precede her in death along with her brother, Colonel Herman Mixson of Bonifay, Florida and numerous half siblings.
Son James Brack Barker of Williston, daughter Margaret Barker Young and son-in-law, Stephen Young of Lake City, Florida and son John Edgar Barker and daughter-in-law, Charri Ostin Barker of Williston, Florida, survives her. She is also survived by two grandsons who lovingly knew her as "Maba", Dillon Wade Pool, Tifton, Georgia and William Harvey Pool, III, McIntosh, South Dakota. Also survived by one sister, Marjorie Mixson Whitehurst, Okeechobee, Florida; brothers, Charles Mixson and wife Marguerite, Orlando area, Jim Mixson and wife Jan, Deltona, Joe Mixson and wife Mary, Williston and Miles Mixson and wife Mimi, Chapin, South Carolina and many nieces and nephews.
Viewing will be held at Knauff Funeral Home, Williston on Monday, February 7th from 6-8 pm with services at First Baptist Church, Williston on Tuesday February 8th at 11:00 am and graveside to follow at Wacahoota Baptist Cemetery off Hwy 121 between Williston and Gainesville.
Arrangements are under the care of Knauff Funeral Home-Williston
Published in Gainesville Sun from February 6 to February 7, 2011∼Doris Hanson B: 26 Mar 1925; D: 4 Feb 2011
Spouse : Albert Edward Barker, Jr
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