Barbara Taylor Barrett

     Barbara Taylor Barrett, 87, (nee Hellinger) of Amherst died on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at New Life Hospice Center at St. Joseph in Lorain.

     Mrs. Barrett was born in Lorain on January 24, 1923, the daughter of the late Harvey C. and Alta (nee Faulkner) Hellinger. She graduated from Lorain High School with the Class 1941-A.

     She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, taught Sunday School, was a member of Alter Guild, and other Women's Groups. 

     Mrs. Barrett worked at Esco Department Store in Lorain for more than 15 years in the jewelry and house wares departments.

     She loved to play bingo, knit, do crossword puzzles, golf, travel and watch tennis on TV.

     Mrs. Barrett is survived by her son Kenneth J Taylor (Peggy Springer) of Elyria, daughter-in-law Penny Taylor of Lorain, grandchildren Dawn Canterbury, Brent (Laura) Taylor, Kevin Taylor, Kyle Taylor, 6 great grandchildren, sister Iris Murray of Lorain, sister-in-law Mildred Hellinger of Lorain and several nieces and nephews. 

     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband John K. Taylor in 1974, her second husband William (Bill) Barrett in 1977, son Bruce Taylor in 1993, brothers Charles Hellinger and Harvey "Milky" Hellinger.

      A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church,  6th and Washington Streets in Lorain at 1:00 PM with Rev. Jimmy Madsen  officiating.

     The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to New Life Hospice, C/O Community Health Partners Foundation 3700 Kolbe Road Lorain, OH 44053-9905.

     The Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, is handling the arrangements.

CONDOLENCES

From:        Ann Paradissis
Relation:    Friend

To the Taylor Family,
Barbara was my mother's (Catherine Hafer) closest and dearest friend for the past 16 yrs.  They enjoyed going to Bingo and playing cards together.  When mother became ill back in Nov., Barb faithfully called her every day and mother looked forward to those calls.  It is hard for me to believe that they both passed away so quickly and only 31 days apart.  The last time I spoke with Barb, she told me that she woke up at 8:00 A.M. that morning and saw my mother sitting at the foot of her bed.  This was the very day and time my mother passed away and I was calling Barb to inform her about mother's death.  I do believe that mother wanted to see her dear friend one last time.  Barb was a lovely, intelligent and caring person.  She will be greatly missed.  Our deepest sympathy to all of the Taylor family and our prayers and thoughts are with you.
                           Ann & Pete Paradissis