Barbara A. Gartrell's Obituary
Barbara Anne Gartrell, a long-time resident of Sarasota,FL., passed away peacefully on October 3, 2019, the day after her 74th birthday. Family had been at her side for ten days. Barbara, the youngest of three children of the late Rudy and Joy Haire, moved to Sarasota from Tennessee nearly 45 years ago with her parents and had experienced gradually declining health for many years following a medical condition. Having lived in Memphis, Barbara was a long-time passionate fan of Elvis Presley and enjoyed his music and movies and his memorabilia surrounded her. She is survived by a sister and brother, Jan Gregory and Glen Haire, two children Cindy Finn and Wil Gartrell, five grandchildren, eleven nieces and nephews and predeceased by her husband Willie Gartrell.The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 12 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. with the funeral service celebrating her Life to begin at 2:30 p.m.She will be laid to rest following the Funeral Service. All services will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 767-8930
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