Laura A. Barrett, 88, Orrtanna, PA passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026 at her home surrounded by family.
She was born October 12, 1938 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Schultz Wilkinson. Her husband, Garland “Dink” R. Barrett died in 2013.
Mrs. Barrett was a member of Mt. Carmel Community Church.
She was a graduate of Gettysburg High School and Consolidated School of Business in York, PA. For many years she worked at the Gettysburg Shoe Company and the Fairfield Shoe Company. During that time she and her husband also picked apples for Elizabeth George Sullivan in the Mt. Carmel area. Laura was later employed at Hickory Bridge Farm Restaurant, but most recently she was employed at Career Link.
Laura was a life member of the Adams County Fish and Game and enjoyed making quilts for her church.
Mrs. Barrett is survived by a daughter, Lori Kemper and her husband Mike of Orrtanna, PA, a grandson, Michael L. Kemper, Jr. a great granddaughter, Sophia Elizabeth Kemper, sister-in-law’s: Anna Belle Rowe, and Anna Marie Barrett and a number of cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a brother, Harold Wilkinson and a brother-in-law, Grandville “Gang” Barrett.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from Mt. Carmel Community Church at 1 p.m. with Pastor Laura Bulger officiant. There will be a viewing at the church on Thursday from Noon until the time of the service.
Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Mt. Carmel Community Church, 1455 Mt. Carmel Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353.
Online obituary and condolences available at the funeral home’s website.
