Clarissa "Chris"Barnhart Hulet

Clarissa "Chris" Barnhart Hulet, 65, of Indian Head, formerly of El-Cajon, CA. passed away Tues. July 16, 2019 after a battle with ovarian cancer. She was born Nov. 22, 1953 in Connellsville a daughter of the late Lester E. and Leona Grimm Barnhart. Chris was a graduate of Connellsville High School with the class of 1972. She joined the Air Force from 1973 - 1976. She graduated from Somerset Area Practical Nursing Program in 1978. She served 16 years as an Air Traffic Controller First Class in the Navy, and for 22 years and as a civilian in the Navy. Chris was a pillar in the Air Traffic Controller community. She played an integral part in development and progression of multiple generations of Air Traffic Controllers. Many of them transitioned to the Federal Naval Administration and played an important role in aviation safety. Chris is woven into the fabric of Naval Air Station, North Island. Her hands were on every procedure, document, briefing, and certification. She has had a profound impact on all that have worked with her. Chris received a diploma from Wayne School as a Dental Assistant in 1975. Chris was attending the County Line Church of the Brethren in Champion. In addition to her parents Chris was predeceased by her brothers Timothy Barnhart in 1997 and Chester Barnhart in 2016. Chris is survived by her sister Linda Layman of Indian Head, brothers Gerald (Susan) Barnhart of Acme, and Rick (Cindy) Barnhart of Brunswick, GA., and several nieces and nephews, and her military family from North Island, Coronado, CA. The family would like to thank Magee Hospital staff, especially Dr. Berger, and Fayette Home Care Service, especially Ashleigh. Family and friends will be received Sat. from 1- 2 PM, the hour of a Funeral Service in the County Line Church of the Brethren, 1411 County Line Rd., Champion, PA. 15622, with Pastor Barry Conn officiating. A committal service , with military rites will follow in the Mt. Nebo Cemetery, Champion. In lieu of flowers , memorials may be sent to the County Line Church of the Brethren, P.O. Box 86, Champion, PA. 15622, in memory of Clarissa C. Hulet. Arrangements are under the direction of the Clyde Brooks Funeral Home Inc., 146 Municipal Building Rd., Melcroft (724-455-2310). To leave a message or send condolences please visit our website at www.brooksfuneralhomes.com

Clarissa "Chris"Barnhart Hulet

November 22, 1953 - July 16, 2019