Norma B. (Boemler) Barker, 87, of Warwick passed away on February 1, 2017 at Kent Hospital. She was the beloved wife of William R. Barker. They were married for 67 years.
Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Walter P. and Minnie I. (Bailey) Boemler. Mrs. Barker was a merchandiser for American Greetings, Inc. for 19 years, served as a sewing teacher for “Stretch & Sew” and Newport Fabrics and crafted many wedding and party cakes for 20 years. She was a member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church and its Vestry. She enjoyed square dancing since 1963 and was a member of Friendly Mixers, serving as group president. For several years she was active in the Girl Scout Movement.
She was the loving mother of Katherine L. Richardson and her husband, George of Exeter, RI and Karen A. Thornton and her husband, Daniel of Coventry, RI. Devoted grandmother of Andrew W. Richardson and his wife, Amber, Kyle N. Thornton and his wife, Arica, Brett M. Thornton and his wife, Abby and Erin M. Hus and her husband, Clayton. Cherished great-grandmother of Riley M. Thornton, Cora B. Hus and Jillian K. Richardson; and is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late George and Robert Boemler.
A Requiem Eucharist was celebrated on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 in St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 3257 Post Road, Warwick followed by burial in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church would be appreciated. Arrangements by the Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home www.murphyfuneralhomes.org
