Frances M. Barker's Obituary
Frances Marie Barker, 68, of Clearwater, FL passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. She was born March 3, 1953 in Beaver, PA to Alexander and Mary (Rayshick) Psomas, who have predeceased her.
Frances “Fran” Barker was a smart, sassy, fun loving free spirit. Fran enjoyed making others smile and believed that even when you were in pain, you had to find a way to laugh. Fran was so passionate about making others smile, she even attended clown school. Fran enjoyed activities in her community at Top of the World and was always coordinating seasonal events for her block members. Fran was an avid sewer and enjoyed making special pieces for her family. As Fran desired, her body is being donated to the USF – Institute of Forensic Anthropology & Applied Sciences to further medical research. There is no viewing and no funeral.
Fran is survived by a son, Charles Hardway and his wife, Rachel Hardway; 2 daughters, Charlene Cayton, Tammy Berry and her husband, Antoine Berry; grandchildren, Kyle, Krystal, Alisha, Charlie, Nicholas, CJ, Logan; great-grandchildren, Sophia & Dylan; a sister, Carol Freligh; a brother, George Psomas and Domestic Partner, Carl Christianson.
We will hold a Celebration of Life in Pennsylvania on October 16, 2021.
Last Journey
by Timothy Coote
There is a train at the station
With a seat reserved just for me
I'm excited about its destination
As I’ve heard it sets you free
The trials and tribulations
The pain and stress we breathe
Don't exist where I am going
Only happiness I believe
I hope that you will be there
To wish me on my way
It's not a journey you can join in
It’s not your time today
There'll be many destinations
Some are happy, some are sad
Each one a brief reminder
Of the great times that we've had
Many friends I know are waiting
Who took an earlier train
To greet and reassure me
That nothing has really changed
We’ll take the time together
To catch up on the past
To build a new beginning
One that will always last
One day you'll take your journey
On the train just like me
And I promise that I'll be there
At the station and you will see
That life is just a journey
Enriched by those you meet
No-one can take that from you
It's always yours to keep
But now as no seat is vacant
You will have to muddle through
Make sure you fulfil your ambitions
As you know I’ll be watching you
And if there’s an occasion
To mention who you knew
Speak kindly of that person
As one day it will be you
Now I can’t except this ending
And as it's time for me to leave
Please make haste to the reception
To enjoy my drinks, they're free!
Timothy Coote
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