Surrounded with her family, Carol Vaughn Tyson Barker of Spencer, West Virginia, died November 12, 2016, at Roane General Hospital of complications from heart disease and diabetes. She was 82. Born in Spencer, on February 21, 1934, she was the daughter of Doris and Millard Tyson. A 1952 graduate of Spencer High School, Carol married her high school sweetheart, Bob Barker, on September 26, 1958, at St. John's United Methodist Church in Spencer, where she was a member for many years. She also was a member of the Roane General Hospital Auxiliary and worked as a telephone operator at C&P Telephone in the days before automation. In addition, she helped her husband for years at Main Street Exxon, performing bookkeeping duties for the family business. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend, who will be remembered for her endless kindness, loving heart and thoughtful manner. She never uttered an unkind word. Carol demonstrated her faith and kindness as a tireless volunteer for her church and community. She spent countless hours transporting children to their activities and supporting their endeavors. At St. John's, she served in many roles, from singing in the choir to serving on the Board of Trustees. Carol appreciated the simple things in life, including a bargain. Her home is filled with flea market finds. Carol is survived by her husband Bob, four children and their spouses: Allison Barker of Ashland, Kentucky; Paige Barker Buck and Tom Buck of Morgantown, West Virginia; Amy Raines and Jim Raines of Spencer; Brett Barker and Michelle Rhodes Barker of Pinch, West Virginia; seven grandchildren: Kyle and Josie Raines; Mackenzie, Delaney and Audrey Buck; and Abby and Ben Barker; and a sister, Janet Phillips of Nitro, West Virginia. The family extends its gratitude to special caregiver, Mary Kay Webb. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be sent to Roane County Committee on Aging, Lighthouse Program, 811 Madison Avenue, Spencer, WV 25276. Family and friends will be received at TAYLOR-VANDALE FUNERAL HOME, 206 Beauty Street Spencer, on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 1:00p.m. at St. John's United Methodist Church with Pastor David Hall officiating. A graveside service at Eventide Cemetery, Spencer, will follow.