Myrtle J. Barnhart
Myrtle J. Barnhart, 87, of Remington, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at her home.
She was born July 11, 1936 in Providence, Rhode Island to the late William and Frances Abigail (Raymond) Brown.
Her marriage was to Robert W. Barnhart on July 27, 1957 in Providence, RI. He preceded her in death on June 1, 1990.
Myrtle had a golden heart and loved spending time with her family. She cherished family time playing baseball catch or tag with her grandchildren; she always enjoyed attending their extracurricular activities and sporting events. Everyone looked forward to family get togethers and you were always greeted with arms wide open and a hug before you were allowed to leave. Her easy-going nature made her an instant friend to everyone. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, word searches, sewing and crocheting. She also loved watching John Wayne and Gene Autry movies. Myrtle would also babysit many children throughout the community. She will be greatly missed.
Myrtle was a proud breast cancer survivor for the last 28 years.
Surviving are her children, Frances Long, Pamala Barrett (Jim) and Beverly Valentine (Jeffrey) all of Remington and Robert Barnhart (Patrick Rich) of Williamsport; 13 grandchildren, Veronica Siegle (Ted), Robyn Meanor, Holly Long, Andrew Valentine, Anthony Valentine, Krystal Cadwallder, Jessica Foulks (Aaron), Brandon Barnhart (Maria), Joseph Meanor (Kelly), Carrie Justice (Benjamin), Jaqueline Barnhart, Angela Barnhart and Brian Barnhart. Also surviving are her 8 bonus grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 9 bonus great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren and 3 bonus great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death with her parents and husband are 5 sisters, a brother and her grandson, John B. Long.
Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11:30 a.m. (EST) Monday, February 5, 2024 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Remington. Interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery, North Salem, Indiana; Pastor Rob Dugan from Venture Church to officiate the graveside.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Myrtle’s name to St. Jude Childrens Hospital.
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