Mary Louise Barr's Obituary
Mary Louise Barr born in Lula, Mississippi passed away in Tacoma, Washington surrounded by family. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce, her son Thomas, her granddaughter Natasha, cousins Hollis (Sharon), Faunia (Raphael), Anthony (Lisa), extended family and many friends. Her daughter Janet Louise and her long- time companion, Walter A. Johnson, preceded her in death. She moved to Tacoma in 1949, and attended Lincoln High School. From 1971 until 1994 she worked at Tacoma General Hospital first as a nurse’s aide and later as an anesthesia technician.
She loved reading, crossword puzzles, bargain hunting and above all being with and helping people. A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, November 13, 2015, 3pm in the Garden Chapel at Mountain View Funeral Home, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. Details about a gathering of friends and family will be provided at the service.
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