Seventh Generation

3125. Mary Helen SIMMONS was born on 16 July 1923 in Catawba County, North Carolina.¹⁰⁴⁹ She died on 25 February 2004 at the age of 80 in Brian Center East, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina. She was buried in Catawba Memorial Park, Hickory, Catawba County, NC. Her obituary appeared as follows: Mary Simmons Barger, 80, of Brian Center, Viewmont, formerly of Conover, died Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at the Brian Center. Born July 16, 1923 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Ollie Mae Sigmon Simmons. She retired as a receptionist at Hair Masters of Conover and had previously been employed at Southern Glove Company. She was a member of Unity Lutheran Church in Hickory, where she was a former member of the choir, Church Council, and Women of the ELCA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Curtis Barger, sisters Lucille S. Reed, Edith S. Sigmon, Laura S. Huffman and Stella S. Marlowe and a brother, Clyde Simmons. Survivors include: Daughters & Son-in-law: Hazel B. Murray and Larry D. Cline of Hickory Peggy B. Davis and husband Steve of Conover Son & Daughter-in-law: James R. Barger and wife Libby of Conover Grandchildren: Justin Barger, Lauren Barger, Jessica Leigh Davis, Jeremy Davis Sisters: Pauline S. Teague of Newton, Susie S. Hennessee of Bostic Ruby “Peg” Morrison of Lincolnton Survived by a number of Nieces and Nephews The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2004 at Unity Lutheran Church in Hickory. Rev. Dr. Robert E. Allen will officiate and burial will follow in Catawba Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, February 28 at Unity Lutheran Church. Pallbearers will be: Jeremy Davis, Gerald Killian, Jr., Rob Killian, Justin Barger, Lewis Sigmon and Hugh Bolick. Memorials may be made to: Hospice of Catawba Valley or Unity Lutheran Church 3975 Robinson Road 3025 Falling Creek Road, NE Newton, NC 28658 Hickory, NC 28601 Condolences may be sent to the Barger family at www.drumfuneralhome.com. The Barger family has entrusted arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremations in Conover, NC. [Drum/Willis-Reynolds Funeral Announcements]

Clifford Curtis BARGER (private).¹⁰⁴⁹

Mary Helen SIMMONS and Clifford Curtis BARGER had the following children: