Barbara Ann Owens Cohen, age 75, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018, at home. Barbara was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on January 15, 1943. She was the youngest child of Lloyd E. and Ella Mae Owens. She grew up with her brother, Clifford Malden "Bo". She had a long career with FDIC, and she retired from Oak Ridge Associated University. Barbara was predeceased by her loving parents, Lloyd and Ella Mae Owens, and brother, Clifford Malden "Bo" Owens. She was a mother to two wonderful children, Robbin (Mike) Perry and David (Priscilla) Paiva; grandmother to Tracy (Brian) Waldrop, Tabitha (Justin) Staley, Jonathan (Jade) Paiva, and Kelli (Bradly) Lowery; step-grandmother to Jessica Perry; great grandmother to Tyler Waldrop, Colby Waldrop, Samantha Staley, Bradley Staley, Jacob Paiva, and Westin Lowery; step-great grandmother to Brianna and Kaitlynn Gwinner; and dog mom to her faithful companion, Flash. Barbara loved to laugh, and she lived her life understanding that difficult things are easier when you can laugh through your tears. She loved her family with everything she had. She was the maker of meatballs, the master of arm tickles, a slot-machine wizard, and when she felt it necessary, a squeaky wheel. Most of all, she was loved, and "Love never dies". Funeral services will be Monday, April 9, 2018 at 12:00 pm at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 11:00 am. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.
