Zella Elizabeth Barr, age 89, of Iberia, died Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Iberia on December 7, 1918, daughter of David F. and Mary Ann (Gray) Bailey. On June 29, 1949, she was married to Gilford William "Gip" Barr, who preceded her in death on September 15, 1973.
She lived in the Iberia community most of her life and was a teacher in many of the Miller County schools. She was a member of Fairview Christian Church near Iberia.
She is survived by one sister, Jewell Hixenbaugh of Iberia and many other family and friends.
Visitation will be from 12 noon until 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, at Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia. Services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Freddie Earp officiating. Interment will be in Jarrett Cemetery near Iberia.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Jarrett Cemetery.