Barbara J. Folk, 78

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Barbara J. Folk, 78, of Carrollton died Saturday, June 20, 2020, in Altercare of Louisville.

Born March 13, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Art Folk and Estella Cameron Folk.

She graduated from Carrollton High School and worked as a medical receptionist. She was a lifelong farmer who loved all animals, especially the goats and horses she raised. Barbara passed on her love and knowledge of animals by being a 4-H Advisor in Carroll County for many years. She was a devoted member of Perrysville United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, William E. Folk; and a great niece, Taylor Ann Degenhart.

Surviving are a brother, Robert (Karyl) Folk of Carrollton; a sister-in-law, JoAnn Folk of Louisville; a niece, Tricia (Jarrod) Degenhard of Louisville; nephews, Billy Folk and Devin (Josette) Folk, both of Louisville and Eric (Marci) Folk of Carrollton.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held Monday, June 29, at 5 p.m. in Perrysville United Methodist Church with Pastor Dixie Hendricks officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, 320 Moody Ave. SW, Carrollton, OH 44615 or Carroll County 4-H.

Koch Funeral Home, Scio has been entrusted with her arrangements.