Sheila Barger

Obituary: Sheila Leonard Barger, 74, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Carolinas Healthcare System Northeast Medical Center. Born September 16, 1941 in Concord, Sheila was a daughter of the late Clyde Wilson Leonard and Hazel Byrd Leonard. A graduate of AL Brown High School, she had retired after more than 40 years of loyal service from the Independent Tribune. Mrs. Barger was a long time, faithful and active member of Lutheran Chapel Church. She enjoyed solving jig-saw puzzles, and earlier in life was an avid bowler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sherran Armstrong and a special friend, Terry Christopher. Family members left to cherish her memory include her son Clyde "Len" Barger; her nephews Richard Armstrong, Jr and Darrell Armstrong and many friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Friday, December 4, 2015 at Whitley's Funeral Home. Funeral services to remember and celebrate Sheila's life will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Lutheran Chapel Church, conducted by the Rev. William V. Connelly, pastor. Burial will follow in Carolina Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Lutheran Chapel Church, PO Box 153, China Grove, NC 28023. On-line condolences may be made to the family at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 P.M. Friday December 4, 2015 Whitley's Funeral Home

Service: 2:00 P.M. Saturday December 5, 2015 Lutheran Chapel Church

Interment: Carolina Memorial Park Kannapolis, N.C.