Mary Frances Vestal Barker

Mary Frances Vestal Barker, 95, of Siler City, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 10th, 2025, surrounded by family.

Frances was born in Chatham County on December 4th, 1929, to the late Sammy Ross and Mary Alice Cooper Vestal. She was a member of Staley United Methodist Church. She spent her life taking care of her family and friends. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, Bill, and working in her yard. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James William “Bill” Barker; sisters, Lois Pearce and Sue Mendenhall; and brothers, Samuel and James Vestal. 

Left to cherish her memory is her only son, Rick Barker, his wife, Patty of Aldie, VA, and grandchildren, Kyle, Dylan and Nicole. Her brother, Albert Vestal and his wife, Dorothy of Siler City, NC and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, at 11 am, at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow Saturday, February 2nd, 2025, at 3 pm, at Staley Cemetery. Dr. Patrick Fuller will be officiating the service. 

The family would like to thank TerraBella of Asheboro and Hospice of Randolph for their compassion and care. 

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Barker family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com