Barbara Bennett Mink, 74, of Atkinson and formerly of Harlan, KY passed gently from her earthly life on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Huntington Health Care.

She was born May 30, 1941 in Harlan County, KY, the daughter of the late, Howard Muse and Irene Bennett Muse.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 25 years, Earl Ray Mink; son Jerry Collier (Stephanie); daughter, Ginger Sabolick (Josh); step-sons, Martin C. Mink (Kathleen) and Roger C. Mink (Kelly); grandchildren, Lindsey Kelly (David), Ashley Brennan (Rick), Steele Kelly, Holly Miracle (Seth), Austin Collier, and Christopher Collier; and five great grandchildren; and sister, Myrna Kelly (Jim), nephews Rick Kelly (Elle) and Jeff Kelly.

Barbara graduated from Harlan High School where she was a Harlan Musette and began a love of music by playing the saxophone in the school band. Furthering her education Barbara attended Cumberland College. She and Earl retired to North Carolina to be near the ocean.

Barbara loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and all music, sharing her musical talent by teaching piano. Her gentle smile, warm heart and sweet spirit is treasured and will be missed.

Barbara's family will have a time of remembering and sharing at the beach, one of her favorite places. At a later date the family will hold a memorial in Kentucky.

Do a kind deed for someone or a memorial love gift while thinking of and remembering Barbara.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.