Linda S. Barr

Linda Susan “Bear” Barr, 72, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Sunday, October 23, 2022 in Mt. Carmel Medical Center East, Columbus following a brief illness.  She was born March 3, 1950 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Glenn A. and Eleanor M. (White) Barr.

Surviving are her brothers, Larry Barr, Cincinnati and Steven (Edna) Barr, Chillicothe; 2 nieces; a nephew; 4 great-nieces and a great nephew; and a host of cousins.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Linda was a 1968 graduate of Unioto High School and earned her Bachelor’s degree from Wilmington College.  She was employed at the College of New Rochelle and Wilmington College as a Residence Director.  She later earned her Master’s degree in Library Science from Florida State University and worked in that field for several years in Alabama and Chillicothe.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday November 19, 2022 in Londonderry Cemetery.  Calling hours will not be observed.  The FAWCETT OLIVER GLASS AND PALMER FUNERAL HOME is honored to serve the family.