Judith Lynn Barkema

Judith Lynn Barkema, 83, of Huntington, passed away at 4:30 am Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Envive Healthcare of Huntington. Lynn was born on December 5, 1942 in Fort Worth, TX, the daughter of Clarence Hollowell and Bertha (Godley) Hollowell. She graduated from WH Adamson High School and attended Baylor University and Huntington College. She worked as an Administrative Assistant with Attorney John Gollehon, Wayne Messore Insurance, and Lincoln National Life in Ft. Wayne. Lynn was a past member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church where she sang in the Choir, and she attended College Park United Brethren Church. She was a member of the Floral Chapter Order of Eastern Star in Texas, was involved with the Medieval Reenactment Group in Huntington where she sewed many Medieval costumes. She also participated in many Huntington Theatre Guild Productions, including the King and I, Annie, Annie Get Your Gun, and Harvey, where she held a leading role. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, and was a very social person. She also did volunteer work with the Red Cross. Lynn was an avid reader, and she made Huntington her home after leaving Texas. Survivors include her Three Daughters, Kristin (Kenneth) Webb of Mt. Washington, KY, Rebecca "Becky" R. (Gary) Dubuc of Bippus, IN, Janet E. (Partner - Romar Morales) Pace of Las Vegas, NV; Brother, James L. (Marilyn) Hollowell of Winnsboro, TX; Eleven Grandchildren, Alaric Webb, Casey (Kylee) Dubuc, Abbi Dubuc, Devin (Deirrian) Dubuc, Shannon (Brad) Karst, Andrea Dubuc, Christian Pace, Isaiah Pace, Romar R. Morales, Rayvn Morales, and Ramseys Morales; Sixteen Great-Grandchildren; Five Great-Great Grandchildren; and many Nieces and Nephews. She is preceded in death by her Father, Clarence K. Hollowell, Mother, Bertha R. Hollowell, and her former Spouse, Charles Barkema. Visitation will be from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN. Memorial services will be held at 12:00 pm Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary with Pastor Jason Fields officiating. Burial will take place at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery at a later date. Preferred memorials may be made in memory of Lynn to the American Red Cross Huntington County Chapter, in care of Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Judith Lynn Barkema.