Waynesville — Susan D. Barr, 77, of Waynesville, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at her home.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Waynesville Christian Church with her grandson Zachary Craig officiating.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service.
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Waynesville.
Susan Diana Rich was born on September 8, 1947, in Bloomington, the daughter of Charles Ernest and Mary M. Halsey Rich. She was united in marriage to Jimmie H. Barr, Sr. on July 11, 1992. He survives.
Also surviving are her children: Kimberly (David) West, Tammy Bode, Misty Gordon, Tina Barr, Jimmie (Leigh) Barr, Jr., and John (Alisha) Barr; two sisters: Maryetta Thomas, and Brenda (Randy) Baker; two brothers: Steven (Jackie) Rich and David (Julie) Rich; nineteen grandchildren: Rondy Craig, Zachary Craig, Cody Ruff, Abbi Bode, Skyler Grill, Josh Gordon, Ashten Griffen, Brody Snyder, Aaron Sparks, Zach Barr, Landon Barr, Ryker Barr, Carlee Barr, Isaiah Barr, Keagan Barr, Alex Barr, Phillip Barr, Kieryn Snyder, and Kamdyn Snyder; and seventeen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers: Dwayne Rich and Daniel Rich.
Susan retired from Westminister Village as Director of House Keeping Development after 32 years. She was a member of the Waynesville Christian Church. She deeply loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as they were her life. She loved Disney and visited many times with her sisters and grandchildren. Her favorite quote to Jimmie was, “I have been thinking.”
The family wants to give a big thank you to Kaylee Wise for her care for their wife, mom, and family this past week.
Memorials can be made to the Waynesville Christian Church Youth Group.
Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
