Marty Barlet

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

Margaret “Marty” Ann Barlet, 81, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Joplin Gardens. Marty was born September 20, 1937 in Columbus, KS to Ralph Leland and Verna “Dopp” Stark. She was a long-time resident of Southwest Missouri. In her early years, while raising her family, Marty was active in the Southwest Missouri Dental Auxiliary. She co-wrote and produced dental health education programs for elementary age children in Jasper and Newton Counties. She was also active in Women's Aglow and led many Bible studies.

After raising her family, Marty went to college and in her late 40’s received her Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from Missouri Southern State College. During her under graduate work, she did extensive research on Bison at Prairie State Park. After attending Eastern Kentucky University, where she received her Master’s Degree in psychology, she practiced at Bluegrass Counseling Service in Lexington and Georgetown, KY, specializing in children and families. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, which was her sole reason for retirement.

Marty is survived by one son, Lt. Colonel David P. Barlet (Melissa) of Monterey, CA; two daughters, Dr. Elizabeth Barlet Bauer (Don) of Joplin and Susan Barlet Flowers (Jeff) of Joplin; two brothers, Glenn Stark (Linda) of Riverton, KS and Gerald G. McNew, Jr. of Tucson, AZ; eight grandchildren, Alex Harwell, Christina Harwell, Jonathon D. Barlet (Ann Sabatini), Matthew C. Barlet Smaby (Nathan), Sarah Flowers, Jacob Flowers, Brit Bauer and Colby Hale; four great grandchildren, Hannah B. Wigh, Jonathan D. Barlet II, Genevieve M. Barlet and Matthew C. Barlet; one niece, Tracy Smart; two nephews, Jerry and Jim Stark; and one sister-in-law, Lynn McNew of Ft. Worth, TX.

Marty was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas C. McNew; one sister, Mary Beth Smart; one brother-in-law, Marvin Smart; and one nephew, Jeff Stark.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Fullerton Cemetery south of Carthage.

Contributions may be made to the Joplin Humane Society or The Independent Living Center, both in care of Ulmer Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.