Virginia Elizabeth "Ginny" Barnard, 94 years old of Frankfort, IN, and formerly of La Porte passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at St. Vincent Hospital in Frankfort.
She was born August 2, 1917 in Woodburn, IN. Daughter of the late Ray C. and Loa W. (Ward) Closson.
She graduated from High School in 1935, and The Methodist School of Nursing in Fort Wayne, IN. She became a surgical nurse and private nurse.
She was a member of Grace Baptist Church of LaPorte, The Church of the Nazarene in Frankfort, Tri Kappa Sorority, La Porte Antique Club, Past President of Christian Women's Club, was a volunteer aid in the Frankfort Grade School for many years. Served in the Chuck Colson Prison Ministry with husband Kenny and was a part of the Lay Witness Mission Team.
She was married on October 10, 1941 in LaPorte, IN to Kenneth G. Barnard who passed away on September 13, 1997.
Surviving are her daughter: Gail "Bitsy" (George) Craft of Attica, IN; sons: Kent (Janis) Barnard of The Villages, Florida, Jeff (Michelle) Barnard of Naperville, IL; 7 grandchildren; Amy, Andrew, Ryan, Meg, Will, Alle, & Ian and 2 great granddaughters; Nina and Mary Grace, Sister; Jean Mcgrew of Indianapolis.
She was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers.
Friends will be received at the Cutler Funeral Home from 11-1:00 PM Thurs. Aug. 11, 2011 with a Memorial Service to follow. Private Family Burial at the Pine Lake Cemetery following the Memorial Service.
Contributions may be made to the Moody Bible Institute, 820 N. LaSalle Blvd., Chicago, IL. 60610.