"It was sad. Eleanor Carol Leavell Barr will be laid to rest at Southland Christian Church in Lexington, a day after a visitation service for her in the city. LEXINGTON, Ky. — U.S. Rep. Andy Barr expressed "profound grief" Wednesday over the unexpected death of his 39-year-old wife at their home in Kentucky the night before. I ask that all of Kentucky join me in praying for them. "Another Kentucky congressman, U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie, wrote in a tweet Tuesday that "Carol was a devoted mother to their two daughters and a lifelong Kentuckian. See who's made their debut so far this year Did you know Kate Middleton has a Hollywood connection? ""We also ask for love and prayers for Carol’s greatest legacy — her loving and devoted daughters Eleanor and Mary Clay — through whom Carol’s extraordinary life, high character and irrepressible spirit will continue," Barr said on Wednesday. The Barrs were married in 2008.
The wife of Representative Andy Barr, Republican of Kentucky, died suddenly at home in Lexington, the congressman’s office said. The family is encouraging “friends and admirers” to remember her with contributions to The American Heart Association.
"Democratic Senate candidate Amy McGrath, who lost in a challenge to Barr in 2018 for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District, wrote in a tweet Tuesday that her "heart goes out to Andy and his two daughters over the tragic loss of Carol. Eleanor Carol Leavell Barr will be laid to rest at Southland Christian Church in Lexington, a day after a visitation service for her in the city. In his own statement on Wednesday morning, her husband "At this time of tremendous grief and pain, we ask for prayers for our beautiful, dear and precious Carol, the greatest, most selfless and giving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend anyone could ever have," the 46-year-old Republican lawmaker said.He and Carol wed in 2008 and shared girls Eleanor, 9, and Mary Clay, 7.
Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr (right) next to his wife, Carol, and their daughters Eleanor and Mary Clay in 2018 Andy Barr Wife – Carol Barr Andy Barr Carol was the wife of Andy Barr, the couple got married on June 21, 2008.
"And U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, from Kentucky's 5th Congressional District, wrote in a tweet Tuesday evening that Carol Leavell Barr "was a joy to be around" and had "a smile that lit up every room, radiating with the love she had for her family & our state. ""Behind most members of Congress are strong spouses at home," Massie wrote in a tweet. Text us for exclusive photos and videos, royal news, and way more. Andy Barr is running for re-election in Tuesday’s primary.