Eleanor Carol Leavell Barr, the spouse of Consultant Andy Barr, Republican of Kentucky, died on the couple’s residence in Lexington on Tuesday, his workplace stated. She was 39.
“Congressman Andy Barr’s spouse Carol handed away instantly tonight on the household residence in Lexington,” Mary Rosado, the congressman’s chief of workers, stated in a press release Tuesday evening.
“Throughout this tragic time, we respectfully ask for privateness for Congressman Barr and his household to grieve Mrs. Barr being referred to as residence to heaven,” Ms. Rosado stated within the assertion. She stated that Mr. Barr “might launch a extra detailed assertion at a later date, however proper now could be solely centered on being a father” to the couple’s two daughters.
The reason for loss of life was not instantly clear. The Fayette County coroner’s workplace stated an post-mortem was anticipated to be accomplished on Wednesday.
“Britainy and I are heartbroken for U.S. Rep. Andy Barr and his household tonight on the unhappy information of the sudden passing of the congressman’s spouse, Carol. We’re praying for the Barr household,” stated Gov. Andy Beshear in a press release Tuesday evening.
Lawmakers from Kentucky revealed statements of condolence, together with Senator Mitch McConnell, the bulk chief, who stated on Twitter that Ms. Barr’s “contributions made Kentucky a greater place for all of us.”
The Lexington Herald-Chief reported that Ms. Barr, who glided by Carol, grew up in Georgetown and majored in communications on the College of Kentucky. She and Mr. Barr married in 2008 and had two younger ladies, Eleanor and Mary Clay.
Ms. Barr was additionally a member of the advisory board for the College of Kentucky’s School of Communication and Data. In keeping with her biographical data on the board, she labored for 10 years as knowledgeable well being care consultant with Pfizer, Inc. and served two years as the chief director of the Henry Clay Middle for Statesmanship. She additionally labored for Infinity Broadcasting, Viacom, Inc. as an account govt.