- Date Of Birth: April 6, 1929
- Date Of Death: May 30, 2021
- State: Indiana
Irma L Barber, 92, passed away on May 30, 2021, at Keystone Woods Assisted Living.
Irma was born on April 6, 1929, to Ethel Hull Noland and William Charles Noland. Her birth took place on a farm south of Markleville, Indiana, and then she was raised on the family farm just outside of Markleville. Irma graduated from Markleville High School in 1947. She participated in many school activities and was a member of the high school band. After graduation, she immediately went to work at Eastside Dairy at their 10th Street and Central location. Irma met her husband to be, Harold Barber, in April 1949. They married on August 7, 1949. Harold and Irma had three daughters. After raising her family, Irma began working at J. C. Penney Company.
She also spent many working years at American Federal Savings and Loan. Irma concluded her working years at Citizen’s Banking Company. Irma was an active participant in her community. She served as an officer for the Rangeline Senior Citizen’s Center for many years and was an active member of the local AARP.
Irma was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Barber, her daughter, Marcia K. Barber, her parents, Ethel and Charlie Noland, and her brother, William Stanford Noland. Irma is survived by her two daughters, Vickie J. Riggins of Anderson, and Karen Bailey Julian (Gary) of Anderson; her grandchildren, Bryan E. Bailey (Tailor) of Danville, CA, and Jaami M. Bailey (Cory) of Anderson; and her great-grandchildren, Kylee, Brock, Tyler, Carder, Sofia, and Olivia. She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and cousins who live both locally and out of state.
