Barbara Louise Walling, age 84, of White Oak Road in Irvine, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her home following a long illness. She was born August 29, 1938, in Lee County and was the daughter of Bufford G. and Edna Jane Smyth Crabtree. She was a homemaker and a member of the Friendship Baptist Church. She had lived in Estill County most of her life. She is survived by:
Her husband: Donnie B. Walling
1 daughter: Rachel Martin - Estill Co.
1 son: Paul Faught - Powell Co.
1 sister: Virginia Farmer - Madison Co.
3 brothers: Karl T. Crabtree - Powell Co.
Brenton Crabtree - Estill Co.
Kenny Faught - Tennessee
5 grandchildren: Bryan Faught, Dylan Spivey, Hannah Horn, Jarrett Spivey and Ethan Martin
She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother, Jack Crabtree.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 7, 1 PM at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Scott Rogers officiating. Burial will be at the White Oak Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11 AM to 1 PM.
Pallbearers: Dylan Spivey, James Horn, Jason Martin, Jarrett Spivey, Ethan Martin and Mike Horn
Honorary Pallbearers: Bryan Faught