She was a longtime member of St. Jude’s Catholic Church.
A registered nurse, she worked locally for Parkridge Medical Center for several years and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee.
She was preceded in death by her birthmother Madeline Hunt, adoptive parents Anna Louise Tamplin and Richard Gerald Tamplin and her brother Robert Hunt.
Barbara’s greatest love was for her family and friends. Her favorite times were holiday gathering, family vacations, or just small family get togethers.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 57 years William J. Durkin of Hixson, son William T. Durkin (Gina) of Hixson, Daughter Nikki Gourley (Paul) of Alexandria, VA, as well as countless friends and extended family. She will live on in all those who knew her and loved her.
Barbara leaves a legacy of wisdom, generosity, a caring spirit and a strong presence of love in the heart of all who knew her. She faced life’s challenges with grace and dignity, finding strength in her faith and family. She experienced all the good that life had to offer from travel to simple pleasures and the joy she found in her friends and family.
Public viewing will begin at 11 AM on Saturday, August 17 at Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel, followed by a funeral service at 1 PM and internment at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
