Barbara J Guinn

Barbara was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County. She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Jerrold L. Guinn; her parents Hubert and Nannie McMurray; one brother, Douglas McMurray, and one sister, Aleta Long.

Those left to cherish her memory are daughters Donna (Monte) Archer and Ruth Guinn; one sister, Carolyn Hilton. Grandchildren, Jason (Jessica) Gardner, and Garrett Gardner, great grandson, Ryan Gardner. A host of nieces and nephews also survive. And special family members Priscilla Guinn and Mary Sue Phillips.

Barbara was of the Christian faith and a long-time member of Blountville Christian Church.

Barbara worked as a seamstress for many years and worked at North Electric. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandparent. She enjoyed making arts and crafts and floral arranging. She was the floral arranger for her family gravestones, making several a year for each member. She greatly enjoyed for years making her porcelain dolls along with her Aunt Dorothy. They were her “babies.” She found great pleasure working in her flower garden and always had a green thumb in that regard.

The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, love, and concern following her brief illness. A special thanks to the staff of Amedisys Hospice for their excellent care and support.

A visitation for Barbara will be held Friday, February 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM at East Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 4997 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, Tennessee 37664. A funeral service will occur Friday, February 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM. With a burial following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Blountville Christian Church, P.O. Box 528, Blountville, TN 37617.