Carolyn Barker

Appalachia, Virginia Carolyn Fulmer Cox Barker - Born June 10, 1939 in Logan W.VA, died Friday, January 25, 2013. She was a former resident of Andover, VA, Kingsport, TN and most recently with her daughter in Appalachia, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Mary Fulmer, brothers Larry Fulmer and Bill Fulmer; husbands, James Cox and Ralph Barker; Step Daughter, Robin Nida. She was a participant of Mountain Empire PACE, Big Stone Gap, VA, which brought her great joy and many new friendships. She was an avid football fan and loved her family and friends deeply. The family would like to express their gratitude and deepest appreciation to the Staff of Mountain Empire PACE, Big Stone Gap Heritage Hall, her caregiver, Debbie Farmer and everyone who called or visited with her during her illness. She is survived by her daughter, Pam (Cox) and husband Brian Stewart, Appalachia, VA. Granddaughters, Shelby Stewart, Abby Stewart and Karolina Zaoralova all of the home. Sister, Debbie Fulmer and husband J.R. Thomas, Nashville, TN; Brother Cecil "Buddy" Fulmer, and wife Brenda of Hendersonville, NC and Brother Tom Fulmer of Abingdon, VA. Sister in Law, Tami Roop of Chicago, IL. Sister in law, Angie Grimes and husband Randy of Dayton, OH; Nephews Buren & Bryan Fulmer, Mark Bishop, Byron Fulmer; Nieces Racheal Bishop and Melissa Simpson. Several great nieces and nephews. Step Daughter Peggy and husband Jon Barnett and children Jonathan Barnett and Raven Nester; Brother In Law, Marvin Barker. Step Children, Rozhon Collier, Mike Barker, Rocky Barker, Blaine Barker, and devoted caregiver Ralph Barker, Jr. Step Grandchildren: Alyssa, Dustin & Ryan Collier, Adrian Barker, Logan & Payton Barker, Brandi, Tammy, Bobby, & Christopher Barker, Skyler, Caden & Winter Barker, Cassdy Moore and Micah Nida. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, January 27th with funeral services to follow in the funeral home chapel officiated by Rev Tony Nunley, Rev Randy Grimes and Rev Josh Grimes. Music Provided by Jacob Grimes and Andover Community Church. Memorial contributions can be made to Mountain Empire PACE Participant Christmas Fund or MEOC Fuel Fund, P.O.Box 888, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219, as well as Andover Community Church, 4200 Randall Road, Appalachia, VA 24216. Roy A. Green Funeral Home, Appalachia is serving the Barker Family.