Barbara "BJ" Barker, age 69 of Malvern, passed away at her residence on Monday July 19, 2021. Barbara was born in Canton, Ohio on December 24, 1951 to George and Harriet Jean (Walter) Wilkes.

Barbara graduated from Minerva High School. She joined the Malvern Police Department in 1984. She later joined the Carroll County Sheriff Department in 1994. She retired in January 2021.

Barbara is survived by a daughter, Trevor Heavlin of East Canton; a grandson, Aaron Heavlin of East Canton; and granddaughter, Jessica (Eric) Westphal of Lockport NY.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Larry L Barker and a son, Larry A Barker.

Funeral service will be held at Deckman-Bartley Funeral Home, 434 West Main Street, Malvern, Ohio, on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 11:00 AM with Fr David Gaydosik officiating. Burial will follow at Sandy Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Deckman-Bartley Funeral Home.