Geraldine Barker
Obituary

With heartfelt sorrow, we share the passing of Geraldine “Gerry” Barker, who was born in Burdine, Kentucky, on July 3, 1938, and passed away in Arizona City, Arizona, on September 24, 2026.

Gerry was the wife of a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran and a lifetime homemaker. She was actively involved as a Little League Team Mother while her children played youth baseball. She also enjoyed frequently shopping at secondhand stores such as Goodwill and Salvation Army.

Gery was outgoing and funny. She will be remembered for her loyalty and dedication to her husband and family.  She was very proud of her Kentucky heritage.  

She is survived by her husband, Maxie Willard Barker of Arizona; sons, Maxie Wayne Barker of Thailand and Darren Barker of Arizona; grandsons, Daniel Barker of Virginia and Timothy Barker of Arizona; granddaughters, Cassie Barker, Sarah Barker, and Maxie G. Barker, all of Arizona; and sisters Grace Clark of Kentucky and Connie Sanders of Florida.

Geraldine was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Finley; mother, Carrie Finley; brothers, Elmer Finley and Thomas Finley; and sister, Anna Finley.

A committal service will be held at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery, located at 15950 Luckett Rd., Marana, AZ 85653, at 9:00 a.m. on December 4, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, donations in the name of Geraldine Barker can be made to USS Cowpens Veterans Association, PO Box 312, Cowpens, SC 29330.  This organization was organized by her oldest son.