Barbara D. Flake
October 10, 1935 ~ October 1, 2020
Barbara D. Flake
84, of Avon, formerly of Plainfield, passed away on October 1, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family. Barbara was born on October 10, 1935 in Howardstown, Kentucky to the late Sadie Imo (Lush) and Reuben Taylor.
Barbara worked as a secretary for Contract Hardware and Specialties in Indianapolis for 17 years, before retiring. Prior to marrying in January 1959, Barbara and her husband Bob became members of Ben Davis Christian Church and held their membership all of their life together. Together, they enjoyed the fellowship and lunch served at the Mooresville Senior Center, and being crowned Valentine’s King and Queen in 2013. She will be greatly missed by all.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Robert “Bob” Flake; brothers Kenneth, Robert Taylor and a sister Karen Vawter.
She is survived by her daughters Kimberly Flake, Lori Fulford; brothers Paul Taylor, William Taylor; sisters Sue Eads, Carol Dahlquist; grandchildren Darren (Janelle) Fulford, Lindsay Fulford; great grandchildren Corbin, Declan, Quinn, Evalyn and Lilyan.
Visitation will be held on Monday, Oct. 5th from 4-8pm at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, with services Tuesday, Oct. 6th at 10am in the funeral home. Burial will follow the services in Maple Hill Cemetery, Plainfield.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Mooresville Senior Center at P.O. Box 343, Mooresville, IN 46158, envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.
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One of the finest ladies I’ve have been blessed to know, our friendship was very special from the first day they walked into the senior centers doors. Pictures and good memories will always be in my heart, I will miss you! Tell Bob hi when you see him at the gates for meߘ‡ I know he’s waiting for you❤️
Lori & Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mom. Your VCA family loves you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time with the passing of your mom.
My sincere sympathy,
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
My forever friend! I will miss her terribly So many memories over the years! Garage sales, flea markets , Feast of the Hunters Moon, Graybrook Lake, fun travels, talking about kids& grans!! Love you my sweet friend!!
Lori, I just read today in The Republican that your Mother has passed away. I am so sorry for your loss. I want you to know that I would have been there to support you if I had known about it sooner. You have many great memories of your Mom and you will think of them often. Hope to see you soon. Ron Lydick