A. Katherine Barkley
May 25, 1917 – July 13, 2012
</span><br />Katherine Barkley, 95, of Sun City Center, FL passed away on Friday, July 13, 2012. Katherine was born on May 25, 1917, in Kentucky, where she was the youngest of five children of Robert and Bertha Moore. The family moved soon thereafter, to Bethel, Ohio, where she grew up.</p>
<p>In 1937, Katherine married a local boy from nearby New Richmond, Ohio, Forrest “Frosty” Barkley. They were married for 65 years when Frosty passed away at Sun City Center in 2002 at the age of 89. They are survived by their daughter, Martha “Marti” Snider who lives in Lansing, Michigan, with her husband, David Snider.</p>
<p>In 1950, Katherine, Frosty and Marti moved to Miamisburg, Ohio where the family lived until 1975, when Katherine and Frosty retired to Venice, Florida, and finally to Sun City Center, Florida, in 1977, where they enjoyed many happy years playing golf and bridge. </p>
<p>After Frosty passed away, Katherine moved to Homewood Residence until 2006, when it became necessary for her to move to Plaza West Skilled Nursing Facility, in Sun City Center.</p>
<p>A memorial service was held on Monday, July 16, 2012, at Plaza West. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Lifepath Hospice, 3010 Azeele Street, Tampa, FL 33609, or Sun City Center Emergency Squad, 720 Ray Watson Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573. </p>
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<p>In 1937, Katherine married a local boy from nearby New Richmond, Ohio, Forrest “Frosty” Barkley. They were married for 65 years when Frosty passed away at Sun City Center in 2002 at the age of 89. They are survived by their daughter, Martha “Marti” Snider who lives in Lansing, Michigan, with her husband, David Snider.</p>
<p>In 1950, Katherine, Frosty and Marti moved to Miamisburg, Ohio where the family lived until 1975, when Katherine and Frosty retired to Venice, Florida, and finally to Sun City Center, Florida, in 1977, where they enjoyed many happy years playing golf and bridge. </p>
<p>After Frosty passed away, Katherine moved to Homewood Residence until 2006, when it became necessary for her to move to Plaza West Skilled Nursing Facility, in Sun City Center.</p>
<p>A memorial service was held on Monday, July 16, 2012, at Plaza West. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Lifepath Hospice, 3010 Azeele Street, Tampa, FL 33609, or Sun City Center Emergency Squad, 720 Ray Watson Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573. </p>
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