Eleanor Carol Leavell aka Carol Barr (born July 7, 1980 – died June 15, 2020) was an American director and political partner from Danville, Kentucky. She is widely recognized as the wife of Andy Barr (American lawyer and politician).
Since 2013, he has served as the US Representative for Kentucky’s 6th congressional district. Previously, Andy served in the administration of Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher.
Andy Barr with his wife, Eleanor Carol Leavell and daughters Eleanor Barr and Mary Clay Barr
On June 15, 2020, Carol Barr passed away at the young age of 39. According to Eleanor’s autopsy report, the primary cause of her death was mitral valve prolapse. It is also known as floppy valve syndrome. She died suddenly at her home on Tuesday night according to the statement issued by Mary Rosado (Chief of Staff).
Barr and his family asked for privacy so they could grieve the tragic loss in peace. In fact, Mitch McConnell (US Senate Majority Leader) also issued a statement in which he said that he and his wife are completely shocked and heartbroken after hearing of the tragic passing of Eleanor Carol.
Early years, parents and siblings
The politician’s couple was born in 1980 in Danville, Kentucky, United States of America (Eleanor Carol Leavell’s age was 39 years, as of 2020). Her birthday falls on July 7 and she would soon turn 40 next month in 2020.
According to Dreshare.com, Carol Leavell’s father, “Woodie Leavell,” works as an auctioneer in Kentucky. On the other hand, her mother “Marsha Leavell” was a housewife who passed away last year in 2019 from natural causes.
He was raised alongside his two brothers named Clay Leavell and Clay Leavell Leavell. His father and his siblings are absolutely devastated that his beloved family member died at such a young age.
During her high school days, she used to be a cheerleader. Eleanor Leavell completed her education and graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts. She also had two sisters-in-law, niece(s) and nephew(s) who are also finding it difficult to cope with this situation.
Marriage, spouse and children
Eleanor Carol Leavell with her husband Andy Barr and their children Eleanor Barr and Mary Clay Barr
On June 21, 2008, Eleanor Carol Leavell married her husband Garland Hale “Andy” Barr IV in a private wedding ceremony. No one on the internet knows how the couple met and started dating.
Also, there are no controversies suffered regarding their married life or romantic adventures on social media. Carol Barr and Andy Barr were blessed with two beautiful children. Her eldest daughter, “Eleanor Barr,” gave birth to her parents in 2011.
Leavell later gave birth to their second child, Mary Clay Barr, on April 29, 2013. Andy Barr currently spends time with his children to help them through grief. She, Andy and her family were quarantined together at her home in Lexington, Kentucky.
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| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real full birth name | Eleanor Carol Leavell. |
| Nickname | Eleanor. |
| Profession | Director of the Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship. |
| Famous for | being the wife of Andy Barr (American lawyer and politician). |
| in the news for | passed away suddenly at the age of 39 due to mitral valve prolapse. |
| Age (How old, as of 2020) | 39 years . |
| Date of Birth | July 7, 1980. |
| Place of birth | Danville, Kentucky, United States. |
| Current residence | Lexington, Kentucky, United States. |
| Death date | June 15, 2020. |
| Nationality | American. |
| social media accounts | Instagram : I had no public account. Twitter : —Instagram :— |
| Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Heterosexual |
| Gender | Woman. |
| ethnicity | White. |
| Religion | Christendom. |
| sun sign (zodiac sign) | Cancer. |
| Physical Statistics | |
| Height | Feet inches: 5′ 8″ . Centimeters: 173cm . Meters: 1.73 meters . |
| Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 38-28-40. |
| Weight | Kilograms: 62kg . Pounds: 136 pounds . |
| Bra size | 36B. |
| Shoe Size (UK) | 6. |
| eye color | Blue. |
| Hair color | Blond. |
| Can | |
| Heritage (approx.) | $400K – $450K US dollars (as of 2020). |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : Woody Leavell. Mom : Marsha Leavell. |
| Brothers | Brother: Clay Leavell and Clay Leavell Leavell. Sister: – |
| personal life relationship | |
| Marital status | Married. |
| Dating history? | Love Affair with her boyfriend. |
| Boyfriend | Name not available. |
| Husband/Spouse Name | Andy Barr (d. 2008 – until his death in 2020). |
| Son | — |
| Daughter | Eleanor Barr and Mary Clay Barr. |
| Last update | June 18, 2020 (©️ Copyright – Dreshare.com). |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | Graduate. |
| College | Local high school. |
| Alma mater. | College of Communication and Information at the University of Kentucky. |
| Hobbies and favorite things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Tom Cruise. Actress: Angelina Jolie. |
| dream vacation destination | Paris. |
| Favorite color | Blue. |
| I love to do | Spend time with family, read and travel. |
| Favorite food | Italian cuisine. |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Eleanor Carol Leavell
- After graduating from college, Andy Barr’s wife began working as a professional healthcare representative at Pfizer, Inc. She served there for nearly a decade.
- Carol Barr also had a job at Infinity Broadcasting, Viacom, Inc. as an account executive.
- At the time of her death, she was working as the director of the Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship.
- Also, the main goal of this organization is to educate future leaders. They also provide them with the necessary skills for statecraft.
- Carol Barr did not have public accounts on various social media accounts, but was often featured on her husband’s Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts.
- His father-in-law’s name is Garland Hale Barr III and his mother-in-law’s name is Rev. Donna R. Barr.
- Garland Hale Barr III established the accounting firm of Barr, Anderson and Roberts.
- In addition, Donna is a deacon in the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington.
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- Many sources claimed that his in-laws lived in Lexington for generations. In fact, a street called Barr Street is named after one of Barr’s ancestors.
- He was very passionate about his fitness and often engaged in various physical activities like running, swimming, jumping, trekking etc.
- She managed to weigh around 62 kg despite the fact that she was the mother of two beautiful children.
- Eleanor Carol Leavell’s height was measured to be around 5 feet 8 inches (173 centimeters tall) with a slim build.