Eleanor Carol Leavell aka Carol Barr (born July 7, 1980 – died June 15, 2020) was an American Director and Politician Partner from Danville, Kentucky. She is widely recognized as a spouse of Andy Barr (American attorney and politician).
Since 2013, he is serving as the U.S. Representative for Kentucky’s 6th congressional district. Earlier, Andy used to serve in the administration of Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher.

Andy Barr with wife, Eleanor Carol Leavell & their daughters Eleanor Barr and Mary Clay Barr
On June 15, 2020, Carol Barr passed away at the young age of 39[1]The New York Times. As per Eleanor’s autopsy report, the main cause of her death was the mitral valve prolapse. It is also known as floppy valve syndrome. She suddenly died at her home Tuesday night as per the statement released by Mary Rosado (Chief of Staff).
Barr and his family requested privacy in order to mourn peacefully for the tragic loss. In fact, Mitch McConnell (U.S. Senate Majority Leader) also released a statement where he said that he and his wife are completely shocked and heartbroken after hearing the tragic passing of Eleanor Carol.
Congressman Andy Barr released the statement below regarding the sudden passing of his wife Carol on Tuesday evening: pic.twitter.com/mYllc9D97k
— Rep. Andy Barr (@RepAndyBarr) June 17, 2020
Early Life, Parents & Siblings
The politician’s partner was born in 1980 in Danville, Kentucky, the United States of America (Eleanor Carol Leavell’s age was 39 years old, as of 2020). Her birthday falls on the 7th of July and she was soon going to turn 40 years next month in 2020.
According to Dreshare.com, Carol Leavell’s father “Woodie Leavell” works as an auctioneer in Kentucky. On the other side, her mother “Marsha Leavell” was a homemaker who died last year in 2019 due to natural causes.
She was raised alongside her two brothers named Clay Leavell and Clay Leavell Leavell. Her dad and siblings are absolutely devastated because their beloved family member died at such an early 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.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. She also had two sisters-in-law, niece(s), and nephew(s) who also find it difficult in order to cope in this situation.
Marriage, Spouse & 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 tied the knot with her husband Garland Hale “Andy” Barr IV in a private wedding ceremony. It is not known to anyone on the internet that how the couple met each other first and started dating.
In addition, there are no controversies suffered regarding their married life or romantic affair(s) on social media. Carol Barr and Andy Barr were blessed with two beautiful children. Their elder daughter “Eleanor Barr” took birth to her parents in 2011.
Later, Leavell gave birth to their second kid, Mary Clay Barr on April 29, 2013. Andy Barr is currently spending time with their kids in order to help them grieve. She, Andy, and their family were quarantining together at their home in Lexington, Kentucky.
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Wiki/Bio | |
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Real Full Birth Name | Eleanor Carol Leavell. |
Nickname | Eleanor. |
Profession | Director at the Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship. |
Famous for | being the wife of Andy Barr (American attorney and politician). |
In the news for | she suddenly passed away at the age of 39 due to mitral valve prolapse. |
Age (How old, as of 2020) | 39 years old. |
Date of Birth | July 7, 1980. |
Birthplace | Danville, Kentucky, USA. |
Current Residence | Lexington, Kentucky, USA. |
Date of Death | June 15, 2020. |
Nationality | American.![]() |
Social Media Accounts | Instagram: had no public account. Twitter: -- Instagram: -- |
Sexuality (Gay or Lesbian) | Straight. |
Gender | Female. |
Ethnicity | White. |
Religion | Christianity. |
Sun Sign (Zodiac Sign) | Cancer. |
Physical Statistics | |
Height | Feet & Inches: 5' 8". Centimeters: 173 cm. Meters: 1.73 m. |
Body Measurements (Breast-waist-hips) | 38-28-40. |
Weight | Kilograms: 62 Kg. Pounds: 136 lbs. |
Bra Size | 36B. |
Shoe Size (UK) | 6. |
Eye Color | Blue. |
Hair Color | Blonde. |
Wealth | |
Net worth (approx.) | $400K - $450K US dollars (As of 2020). |
Family | |
Parents | Father: Woodie Leavell. Mother: Marsha Leavell. |
Siblings | 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 (m. 2008 - until her death in 2020).![]() |
Son | -- |
Daughter | Eleanor Barr and Mary Clay Barr. |
Last Updated | June 18, 2020 (©️ Copyright - Dreshare.com). |
Education | |
Highest Qualification | Graduate. |
School | Local High School. |
Alma Mater. | The University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information. |
Hobbies & Favorite Things | |
Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Tom Cruise. Actress: Angelina Jolie. |
Dream Holiday Destination | Paris. |
Favorite Color | Blue. |
Love to do | Spending time with family, Reading, and Traveling. |
Favorite Food | Italian Cuisine. |
Some Lesser Known Facts about Eleanor Carol Leavell
- After graduating from college, Andy Barr’s wife started to work as a professional healthcare representative with Pfizer, Inc. She served there for almost a decade.
- Carol Barr also had a job in 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.
- Furthermore, the main aim of this organization to educate future leaders. They also provide them with the necessary skills for statesmanship.
- Carol Barr had no public accounts on various social media accounts but she often featured on her husband’s Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts.
- Her father-in-law’s name is Garland Hale Barr III and mother-in-law’s name is Rev. Donna R. Barr.
- Garland Hale Barr III established the accounting firm of Barr, Anderson, and Roberts.
- Moreover, Donna is a deacon in the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington.
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- Many sources claimed that her in-laws lived in Lexington for generations. In fact, a street named Barr Street is named after one of Barr’s ancestors.
- She was very passionate about her fitness and often involved herself in various physical activities such as running, swimming, skipping, trekking, etc.
- She managed to weigh around 62 kg despite the fact that she was the mother of two beautiful kids.
- Eleanor Carol Leavell’s height was measured to be around 5 feet 8 inches (173 centimeters tall) with a lean build.
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