Patricia Helen Barker, age 64 of Sanford, died Friday (2/2/2018) at her home. She was born in Forsyth County, Georgia, daughter of the late J.W. Pugh and Annie Beatrice McKenzie Pugh. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Cecil Barker and daughter Patricia "Patty" Criswell. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30am Thursday morning at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Broadway with Rev. Garland Smith and Chaplain John Blackman officiating. Burial will follow in the Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery at 12:00pm. Surviving are her children, Sherry Criswell, Sheila Criswell, Billy Criswell, John Criswell, Terry Criswell, Barry Criswell and John Criswell. Sisters, Barbara Sue Mobley, Margie Criswell, and Geraldine Criswell. Brother Douglas Larry Pugh,twenty -one grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 9:30-10:30 am, one hour prior to the funeral service at the Smith Funeral Home in Broadway. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial gifts are made to the Smith Funeral Home, PO Box 370 Broadway, NC 27505 for funeral expenses. Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com Arrangements are by the Smith Funeral Home of Broadway.