Barbara June Ford, 85, of Chattanooga, passed away at her residence on Monday, March 11, 2019. Barbara was born in Knoxville, TN on May 25, 1933 to the late Rice M. and Mayme Claiborne. She retired as the front end manager for Kroger Grocery Stores. She was a member of Stuart Heights Baptist Church where she was active with her Sunday school class. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling with the camper and spending winters in Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Martin Ford, daughter, Angela Darline King, sister, Mary Kirk, and brother, Roy Claiborne. Survivors include her daughter, Gail Tryon (Michael); son, Randy King (Janet); 3 grandchildren, Jonathan Forester (Tara), Jeremy Forester (Diona), and Lindsey Capps (Daniel); 8 great grandchildren; sister, Betty Watson; brother, Paul Claiborne; and 12 nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 13th from 4-7 pm at Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel, Hixson. There will be a private family graveside service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests for donations to be made to Hospice of Chattanooga. Arrangements are under the care of the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com