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Alpha Barnhart

Alpha Omega Barnhart, 95, of Granite City, Illinois passed away at 11:25 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City.  She was born June 24, 1923 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, a daughter of the late John and Leola (Creekbaum) Helvey.  She married Lawrence Wade Barnhart on June 5, 1948 in Granite City and he passed away on July 9, 2001.  She retired from the United States Government after many years of dedicated service as a secretary.  She was a member of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees.  She enjoyed her days of shopping, cooking and baking and had a special love for animals.  Alpha lived her life for the Lord and was always praying and praising God.  She loved reading the Bible, watching Jimmy Swaggart, supporting Mission work and singing her favorite gospel hymns.  She cherished her family and friends and cherished her three dogs, Toby, Rudy and Chico.  She is survived by a son, Dennis Barnhart of Mulberry Grove, Illinois; three grandchildren, Jennifer Barnhart of Granite City, Josh Barnhart of Granite City and Shannon Knapp of Granite City; her devoted and loving caregivers, Brittany, Kirstyn, Emily, Faye, Bonnie, Tanya, Becky, P.J. and Sophia and her Gateway Home Health nurses, Hayley and Erin.  In addition to her beloved husband of 53 years, she was preceded in death by a son, Gary Barnhart.

In celebration of her life, visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Mark Maynard officiating.  Burial will be at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon.  Memorials may be made to Calvary Life Church to support Mission fields and may be accepted at the funeral home.  www.irwinchapel.com

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