Joan Bridget(Vlock) Barker

Joan Bridget (Vlock) Barker, 82, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2014 at the Episcopal Church Home in Louisville. She and her late husband were the former owners of Knit Boutique in Michigan City. Joan was a member of New Beginnings Community Church and a former member of the Potawatomi Chapter of the Audubon Society.

Joan was born on December 17, 1931 in LaPorte, Indiana to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Wysocki) Vlock. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Barker. She is survived by her children, Thomas Barker, Lisa Barker (Ralph Bergmann); and grandson, Max Bergmann.

Cremation was chosen following Joan's wishes. Visitation will be from 12 to 3 PM on Friday, June 27, 2014 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany, IN) with a Memorial Service to follow at 3 PM. Burial will take place at a later date at Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville.

Contributions in Joan's memory may be made to Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest (Attn: Memorial/Honorary Gifts, P.O. Box 130, Clermont, KY 40110).