Eva Pauline Barker (née Chaffin) left us at the age of 80 peacefully from her home in Farmington, Arkansas on November 2, 2022. She is survived by her Husband Terry Barker, whom with she shared 44 blissful years and her daughter Debbie Gambill, Step Son, three grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

“Pauline” was born in 1942 in Crum, West Virginia to Carlos Carter Chaffin and Anna Mae Chaffin (née Fluty). She traveled the US and world as a young women experiencing life from Morocco to Roswell. Pauline strove endlessly to support two young daughters as a single Mom in a time when little support existed for Mother’s in the work force.

She met the love of her life, Terry Barker, in 1978 while living in Dayton, Ohio. They married in 1980 forming a beautiful blended family with Pauline’s daughters and Terry’s son Ryan.

While living in Dayton, Pauline worked for 20 years as an independent carrier for Dayton Daily News lifting and delivering 1000+ pounds of newspapers each night. She was 4’11” and 100 lbs, but to know her was to see her ten feet tall.

In their time together, Terry helped Pauline discover many things about herself. She found an appreciation for antique car restoration, became a Queen of the Classic Car Show circuits, enjoyed NASCAR and dirt track racing, often announcing a “bump draft” maneuver when driving to the grocery store.

Pauline also explored the United States with her Husband Terry in their RV each summer, often with their Granddaughter in tow. “Grandma Pauline” was always the first to dance by the fire or agree to allow a new captured pet to be taken home.

Whether Pauline was on a riverboat, at a big time wrestling event, In the French Quarter or a guest at a country club, she always shined. Her years of work shined. Her Individuality, diligence, and dignity all shined; radiating through her movements and her smile.

Eva Pauline Barker will be laid to rest in the Fayetteville National Cemetery. No formal services are taking place.

“Pauline” will be privately honored by her Husband Terry, Daughter Debbie, Son in Law Garry, Grand Daughter Jessica, Grandson in Law Adam, and Great Grandson Liam, in multiple private Life Celebrations.