Obituary of Barbara Burnworth Coe

Barbara Sweet Mason Burnworth Coe, 97, of Fairmont, West Virginia died Saturday, September 5, 2020 at The Retreat in Berryville, VA. She was born May 29, 1923 in Grafton, WV the daughter of the late Hugh Nay Mason & Mildred Maude Warden Mason. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Conrad Coe in 2019. Mrs. Coe is survived by a son and daughter in law Dennis & Jean Burnworth of Clarksburg, WV, 2 daughters and son in laws Donna & Michael Baron of Keedysville, MD and Terry & David Lawson of Berryville, VA, a brother and sister in law Jack H. & Sally Mason of Fairmont, WV, 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband Donald G. Burnworth, 2 brothers Hugh R. “Jinx” Mason & David Mason and a granddaughter Carly Ann Burnworth. Barbara was a homemaker, formerly employed for the Westinghouse Corporation and as a clerk for the Hartley’s Department Store in the lingerie department. She was a 1941 graduate of East Fairmont High School. Barbara enjoyed playing the guitar and fiddle. She also liked bowling, swimming, playing board games, photography, and cooking for family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Ridge Hospice, 24 North Buckmarsh Street, Berryville, VA 22611. 1-540-955-0780. The family has entrusted care and arrangements to the Ford Funeral Home, 201 Columbia Street, Fairmont, WV 26554. We appreciate in the unknown time with the COVID-19 pandemic that attending a visitation or funeral may not be in your best interest. Please be with us in prayer. Should you be able to celebrate her life, friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday, September 11, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The funeral service and committal will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Temple of All Faiths Chapel in the Grandview Memorial Gardens, Fairmont, WV with Pastor Bill Toothman officiating. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.FORDFUNERALHOMES.com. The state of West Virginia has mandated the wearing of face coverings while inside all public facilities. Thank you for your cooperation.