S. Lucille BarkleyDELAWARE, FORMERLY OF MARION: Lucille Barkley, age 97 of Delaware and formerly of Marion, passed away peacefully on Monday November 6, 2017 at Willow Brook Christian Village of Delaware.Lucille was born on September 19, 1920 in Delaware County, the daughter of Edger Allen and Emma Ella (Campbell) Bunnell. She attended Harding High School and graduated in the class of 1940.On August 4, 1943, Lucille enlisted into the United States Army at Fort Des Moines, Iowa and proudly served her country during WWII.She was married to Jacob Elmer Barkley on June 17, 1955. They shared 34 years of marriage until he preceded her in death on August 12, 1989.Lucille was a dedicated and loyal employee of GTE for 30 years, retiring in 1980 after 30 years of service to the company.Lucille was a faithful member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. She was a past member of the Pleasant Senior Center. In her spare time, Lucille was an avid reader and a fierce Euchre player.She is survived by her nieces: Betty J. Miller, Nancy Potter, Marilyn Hale, Linda Smith, Patty Lenker, and Cheryl Hipher; and many great nieces and great nephews.Lucille is preceded in death by her husband Jacob Elmer Barkley; and siblings: Leslie Bunnell, Jenny Toms, Mary Alice Bateman, Beatrice Furniss, Anna Culver, and Doris Maag.Graveside services will be held on Friday November 10, 2017 at Grand Prairie Cemetery at 12Noon with Pastor Kevin Kehn officiating.If so desired, donations may be made to Emanuel Lutheran Church, 241 S Prospect St, Marion, OH 43302.The Snyder Funeral Homes of Marion are honored to be serving the Barkley family; condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com