Celebrating the life of
Kathryn Coogler Barton
August 29, 1907 - June 07, 2007
Kathryn Coogler Barton
Kathryn Coogler Barton passed away the evening of June 6th, 2007.
Mrs. Barton was pre-deceased by her parents, Paul Lamar and Virginia Cornwall Coogler of Chester, South Carolina as well as six of her seven brothers.
She is survived by her husband of sixty-one years, William Jackson Barton of Savannah. Also surviving are her son, William Jackson Barton, Jr., his wife, Susan Kuster Barton of Savannah and their three daughters, Catherine Lamar, Julia Cornwall and Elise Flowers Barton. Also surviving are her daughter, Virginia Barton Jarrett and her husband Shields Jarrett of Roanoke, VA. Mrs. Barton’s youngest brother, Edward Coogler survives her as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Barton attended Winthrop College and was a graduate of Appalachian State University where she was on the May Court. She taught elementary education in the public school systems of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. She was a former member of the Junior League, the Savannah Women’s Club, the Bonaventure Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. For many years she was an active member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church and at the time of her death was a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday the 9th of June at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. The family will greet guests immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests gifts to Spanish Oaks Hospice, the Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Ginny, just a quick note to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay in touch, as will I. Lin
- Lin Olin, Tuscaloosa, AL
My prayers and thoughts will be with all of Mrs. Barton's family in the weeks ahead.
- Becky Maples, Chesapeake, VA
Ginny, Best wishes and condolence to you and your family. Jeanie and Dick Wertz
- Richard W Wertz, Roanoke, VA
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
- Teresa Jenkins, Roanoke, VA
Ginny, Prayers are being said for you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
- Susan Woods, Roanoke, VA
Ginny, I'm sorry I wish I were there to be with you guys. We're all thinking of you and praying for your whole family. Love Sonny
- Sonny Fleisher, Roanoke, VA
Ginny, I'm sorry for your loss.
- Frank Hancock, Roanoke, VA
Ginny, I'm sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Andy Price, Roanoke, VA
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Linda Wright, roanoke, VA
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Linda Wright, Roanoke, VA
Bill, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I know you have been busy with your mother over the last couple of years. Maybe she as well as yourself are at peace now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Judy Ray
- Judy Ray, Jacksonville, FL
With the Staff of Spanish Oaks Hospice, I wish to express condolence regarding your great loss. Mr. Barton, you were such a loving and devoted husband, and you provided such wonderful care for your loving wife. I know you will miss her terribly. My prayers will continue for you and your family.
- Chaplain Jeff Hartman, Pooler, GA
This is a time for gathering all the best of a good life into the pages of memory, to be held in the heart forever. We loved her, too.
- Joyce & Bob Barton, Marble, NC
Ginny, just a quick note to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay in touch, as will I. Lin
- Lin Olin, Tuscaloosa, AL
My prayers and thoughts will be with all of Mrs. Barton's family in the weeks ahead.
- Becky Maples, Chesapeake, VA
Ginny, Best wishes and condolence to you and your family. Jeanie and Dick Wertz
- Richard W Wertz, Roanoke, VA
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
- Teresa Jenkins, Roanoke, VA
Ginny, Prayers are being said for you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
- Susan Woods, Roanoke, VA
Ginny, I'm sorry I wish I were there to be with you guys. We're all thinking of you and praying for your whole family. Love Sonny
- Sonny Fleisher, Roanoke, VA
Ginny, I'm sorry for your loss.
- Frank Hancock, Roanoke, VA
Ginny, I'm sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Andy Price, Roanoke, VA
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Linda Wright, roanoke, VA
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Linda Wright, Roanoke, VA
Bill, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I know you have been busy with your mother over the last couple of years. Maybe she as well as yourself are at peace now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Judy Ray
- Judy Ray, Jacksonville, FL
With the Staff of Spanish Oaks Hospice, I wish to express condolence regarding your great loss. Mr. Barton, you were such a loving and devoted husband, and you provided such wonderful care for your loving wife. I know you will miss her terribly. My prayers will continue for you and your family.
- Chaplain Jeff Hartman, Pooler, GA
This is a time for gathering all the best of a good life into the pages of memory, to be held in the heart forever. We loved her, too.
- Joyce & Bob Barton, Marble, NC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
