BARBER, Linda R. - Age 55, of Grand Blanc, died at home, Saturday, August 1, 2009. Linda was born in Flint on October 22, 1953, the daughter of Buford and Kathleen (Erspaner) Jerls. She was a graduate of Flint Southwestern High School, later attending and graduating from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and Flint and also Oral Roberts University. She married Greg Barber, November 1983. Linda retired from AC Spark Plug Division after 17 years of service. Surviving are her husband, Greg; her daughter, Lindsay Barber. Linda was preceded in death by her parents. Private services have been held. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc Twp. Online condolences and tributes may be posted at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com