Lin Stark Barras

1949 ∼ 2022

Lin Stark Barras, 73, lifelong resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 16, 2022, at her home in Orange.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 26, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on February 18, 1949, she was the only daughter of Bill Stark and Ida Marie (Dickens) Stark. She was a graduate of Stark High School, where she met the love of her life, Joseph Barras. Lin and Joseph were married for 55 years. She was a doting mother and grandmother who dedicated her life to family, and loved spending time with them. Lin found great joy in decorating and spending time outdoors. She also enjoyed her time volunteering at the hospital and as a member of the Service League of Orange. Lin was a very giving woman and would do anything for anybody. She will be remembered by her loved ones for her kind heart and great sense of humor. Lin will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband.

She is survived by her daughter, Kim Rutledge and husband Oliver; her son, Jason Barras; her three grandsons, Josh Whipkey, Austin Rutledge, and Chase Rutledge; her four great-grandchildren; as well as her brothers, Bill Stark and Randy Stark; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons.

Condolences

Theresa Buxton September 26, 2022
So sorry to hear this about Linda. She was a wonderful person and someone who I will always remember. She was the most sweetest person i’v ever met. But I know she is at peace now and was greeted into heaven with open arms by her Mom & Dad and all of the rest of her love ones. Praying for Kim,Jason, grandchildren,Randy,Bill and family during this difficult time and all the days ahead. May God bring you all peace and comfort during this time. We love you all.
Theresa Buxton September 26, 2022
Theresa Buxton lit a candle in memory of Lin Stark Barras
Joseph Wilmer And Louise Robinson September 22, 2022
We are very sorry to hear about Mrs. Lyn Barras passing. She was a very nice Person Joseph Wilmer and Louise Robinson
Sally Coleman September 21, 2022
I was saddened to hear that Lin passed away. I've known Lin since elementary school. She was well known to all her classmates as a favorite and a beauty, yet very down-to-earth--she was very easy to like. Among my memories are the wonderful and exciting sleepovers at her house in our junior high days. In high school when we were old enough to drive, she was in my carpool, along with Sally Pledger and Ann Simmons. Although I hadn't seen or corresponded with her in years, I thought of her often. My condolences to Lin's family.
A Classmate September 20, 2022
A Classmate purchased the Divine Peace Bouquet for the family of Lin Stark Barras.
Anonymous September 20, 2022
Pretty Please was purchased for the family of Lin Stark Barras.
Nathan Merritt September 20, 2022
My deepest condolences to all the family, friends, and loved ones of Lin. I pray God gives each of you strength, peace, and comfort today and each day ahead.
Anonymous September 19, 2022
Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Lin Stark Barras.
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event Visitation

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schedule Monday, September 26, 2022 at 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

event Funeral Service

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schedule Monday, September 26, 2022 at 2:00 PM