Eleftheria "Rea" Barker

September 6, 1940 - February 11, 2022

Eleftheria “Rea” Barker, 81, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 surrounded by her family. Born on September 6, 1940 in Crete, Greece, she was a daughter of the late Michael Anefalos and Irene Koleti. Rea was a retired employee of General Electric and was a devout member of St. Michael Orthodox Church. She took pride in her flowers and gardening and was a fabulous baker. She received so much joy from her family, especially the grands and great-grandchildren. She had a great love for St. Michael Church and was always a giver having a “servant’s heart”. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Correna Reichle (Tim), Diane Snyder (Steve), Darian Barker and Dan Barker (Susan); her sister, Sula Russillo; her brother, John Anefalos; 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, the 15th of February from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. at St. Michael Orthodox Church, 3701 St. Michael Church Drive. Trisagion Prayers will be recited at the church Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. Her funeral service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, followed by burial in Highland Memory Gardens. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to her church. Ratterman and Sons on Bardstown Road is caring for the Barker family. Online condolences may be shared at www.ratterman.com.