With sorrow we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Carpenter (Baxter). She was 80 years old. Barbara passed peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 27 in the loving arms of her daughters. Barbara was born in Walton on July 23, 1945, to Rudolph and Dorothy Baxter, the second of six children.
Barbara was loved by all that had the pleasure of her grace. She had a powerful love for family, especially her eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Barb was known to welcome everyone into her home with open arms. She was quick to celebrate any and all occasions and could give one of the best hugs you can imagine. A great cook, avid music lover (especially Elvis), M&Ms distributor (ha-ha), old bottle digger, coin collector and SKIP-BO world champion.
Barbara is survived by her brothers and sisters: Ted Baxter and wife Dawn of Endicott, Danny Baxter and wife Patty of Jacksonville, Florida, Donna Glasner and husband Bud of Jacksonville, Florida, Debra Baxter of Preston Hollow, and David Baxter and wife Tena of Castle Creek; her children Michael Palmatier and wife Selena of Kingfield, Maine, Michelle Palmatier DeMeo of Oneonta, and Renae Ruff and husband Jason of Oxford; her grandchildren Tyler Palmatier, Trevor Palmatier, Tanner Palmatier, Troy Palmatier, Jacob Ruff, Jadyn Ruff, Mark DeMeo and Kane DeMeo and her great-grandchildren Coralie Palmatier, Cleo Palmatier, Orion Palmatier and Georgia Palmatier, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Barbara is predeceased by her parents Rudolph and Dorothy Baxter.
Calling hours will be held at the Courtney Funeral Home Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 10 - 11am, with services at 11 with pastor Christine Lindeburg officiating. Immediately following the service, the burial will take place at the Walton Cemetery, 55 Fancher Avenue, Walton.
The family would like to invite family and friends to join them for a celebration of life at the Sidney American Legion, 22 Union Street, Sidney, following the burial.
Arrangements are under the direction of Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton. Words of encouragement may be made to the family by visiting the Courtney website at www.courtneyfh.com
