Diana Marie Barker (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Diana Marie Barker was born April 19, 1960, in Lancaster, California, the daughter of Erwin and Rosemarie Skavaril Gravelle. She passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026 at her home in Grovespring, Missouri. She was sixty-six years, one month and two days of age.
Diana lived her early years in California before moving with her family to Grovespring. She was raised in the Catholic faith and attended Catholic Schools.
On September 28, 1984, she was united in marriage to Jerry R. Barker. This past year, they celebrated forty-one years of marriage, a testament to their enduring love and partnership.
Diana is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her loving husband, Jerry; her children, Crissy Barker of Montreal, Missouri, Jeff Barker and Brian Barker, both of Lebanon, Missouri; four grandchildren, Nick, Baily, Jaden and Matthew; and eight great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
Diana was employed at H.D. Lee for several years and Lebanon Care Center. Most of all she enjoyed being a homemaker and being a wife and mother. She loved her family very much and loved her dogs. Diana was happy living in the country and liked to go rock hunting.
We remember and honor the life of a devoted wife, beloved mother, and cherished grandmother, whose love, faith, and kindness touched everyone who knew her.
A graveside service will be held Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11 a.m. at McBride Cemetery. A memorial to Claws and Paws has been established and donations may be left at the funeral home.
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