Rita Barker was born April 22, 1932 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England the daughter of Richard and Florence (King) Bottomley, and passed away on September 27, 2020 at Fredericktown, Missouri at the age of 88 years.

Rita was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Ray Bottomley and husband Lindell Barker whom she married on August 15, 1958 in Tokyo, Japan.

Rita is survived by Two (2) step-sons Rick Barker and Michael (Sondra) Barker, A niece Brandon (Ann) Wignall of Ellsmore, England, great niece and nephew Catherine Wignall and Hugh Wignall.

Rita was of the Christian Faith and enjoyed Dancing, shopping, and hosting gatherings