BARKER, Janet Williamson Age 89, passed away October 31, 2016. Janet was 
born in Cedarville, Ohio on September 23, 1927 to the late Raymond T. and 
Fannie M. Williamson. Janet graduated from Cedarville High School in 1945 
and Bowling Green State University in 1949. She also earned a Masters Degree 
from University of Dayton. Janet was an educator and administrator for 33 
years. She taught in Northern Ohio, Cincinnati area, and retired from the 
West Carrollton Jr. High School. Long time member of the Dayton Civic Club, 
Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators, active with the Retired 
West Carrollton Jr. High Teachers Group, served on the board of the WCHS 
Athletic Hall of Fame, Dean of Girls and Assistant Principal at WC Jr. High, 
and mentored many young women to expand the vision of women's opportunities. 
Janet was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Kenneth E. Barker, 
6 brothers, and 3 sisters. She is survived by daughter Cynthia (William) 
Seifert; sons Scott (Carol) Barker; Kent Barker; grand-children Derek Seifert, 
Claire Seifert; sister Mildred (Williamson) Sharp; brothers Kent (Barbara) 
Williamson; and R. Max Williamson. Janet is also survived by many in-laws, 
out-laws, nieces, nephews, devoted friends, and extended family. She loved 
spending time with family, friends, traveling, and was a thoroughbred 
horseracing enthusiast. She will be greatly missed.A memorial service to 
celebrate Janet's life will be Saturday November 5, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at 
the Central Presbyterian Church, 4699 Lamme Rd., Miami Twp., OH 45439 with 
Rev. Cliff Haddox officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions 
can be made the charity of your choice . Arrangements Sanner Funeral Home, 
West Carrollton.

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Published in Dayton Daily News on Nov. 3, 2016