Doris Carol Barrow

Doris Carol Gaurd Barrow, 77, of Odessa passed away on Monday, April 21, 2014. She was born in Mt. Caramel, Illinois on June 1, 1936. She graduated from Mt. Caramel High School and soon after moved to Odessa. She raised three children that she loved dearly, David, Linda, and James. Doris was married to a wonderful man, Hubert Barrow, for 36 years until his passing in 2006. She spent her time reading books and keeping up with the latest news and gossip. She loved good conversation and was happiest when surrounded by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Doris was a loving, tender and caring woman with a heart of gold. Although stubborn and opinionated at times, she always put a smile on everyone's face. She was not only a faithful wife and loving mother, but was also a best friend to her children. She loved with her whole heart and would do anything she could to help out a friend in need (even if the solution came to her in the middle of the night). Doris Barrow will be greatly missed by her large family and incredible friends.Doris is survived by her children, David Gillihan (Cindy), James Barrow (Gina), and Linda Lynch (Dale); six grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and numerous friends & extended family members.She is preceded in death by her husband and a son.,