Marvie C. Barr

Marvie C. Barr, 90, of Florence, SC, in peace, joined her husband in heaven on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Mrs. Barr was born in Darlington, SC, a daughter of the late Eva Purvis Collins and Clyde M. Collins. In the early 60’s, she was an accountant for Advanced Stores in downtown Florence. She then opened a floor covering business with her late husband, Barr’s Carpet Service, where she handled the books. Mrs. Barr was a member of Florence Baptist Temple and was a very giving and loving woman. She enjoyed fishing with her husband, fixing things, gardening and cooking. Mrs. Barr enjoyed and loved being with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, John Wesley Barr, Sr. and grandchildren, Jamie and Kenneth Smith. She is survived by her son, John Wesley Barr, Jr. of Savannah, GA; daughters, Sherrie Smith of Darlington and Bonita “Bonnie” B. (Michael W.) Strickland of Lexington; grandchildren, Jennifer (Wally) McAlhany, John Wesley Barr, III, Damita (Scott) Holcomb, and Kerry (Brian) Hershey; ten great-grandchildren; brother, Danny (Trudy) Collins of Florence and sister, Marie (Earl) Liner of Florence. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Florence Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. Please sign the Guest Book for the family at www.stoudenmiredowling.com.