Jean Barton

Jean Elizabeth Barton, 79, of Temple, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2007 at her home. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple, Dr. LeeRoy Kemp officiating. Burial will follow in Bellwood Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Jason Barton, Heath Martin, Ryan Martin, Kevin Calvary, Kasey Calvary, Brandon Petty and Chad Petty and Michael Lodin.

Jean was born December 14, 1927 in Coryell County to Thomas L. and Birdie Elizabeth Brookshire Shafer. She was baptized in Taylors Valley Baptist Church. She married R.L. Sonny Barton on July 16, 1949 in Little River Baptist Church. She worked at Baughs Shoe Factory and Texas Instruments. Jean loved to dance and work in her yard. She was a member of the American Legion.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, R.L. Sonny Barton; sisters: Ruby Lee Calvary, Opal Calvary and Dora Calvary; baby brother, who passed away at birth; several nieces and nephews. Survivors include daughter, Dana Barton Martin and husband, Thomas, of Academy; son, Larry Barton, of Temple; sisters: Blanche Thrasher, of Cross Plains, Linda Mae Parker, of Waco and Millie Love, of Temple; brother, Tom Shafer, of Jacksonville, Texas; grandsons: Jason Barton, Jonathan Barton, Heath Martin and Ryan Martin; great-granddaughters: Scarlet Haney, McKenzie Barton, Tristyn Lilly Barton; great-grandson, Blayne Haney; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 16, 2007 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice.

Visitation

HarperTalasek Funeral Home
500 W. Barton Ave.
Temple, TX  76501
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
6:008:00 p.m.

Service

Chapel Service

HarperTalasek Funeral Home
500 W. Barton Ave.
Temple, TX  76501
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
11:00 a.m.

Cemetery

Hillcrest Cemetery
Temple, TX  76501