Franklin, Tennessee, on May 31, 2018. She succumbed to complications caused by a struggle
with cancer. Barbara is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Diana, of Franklin;
grandson Chad, of Rogers, Arkansas; granddaughter Maggie, of West Lafayette, Indiana; and
numerous great and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of
69 years, Dr. Paul J. Uhrig, of Tallahassee; and son, Nicholas, of Nashville, Tennessee.
Barbara was born Barbara Lou Armstrong in Chillicothe, Ohio, and attended Chillicothe High
School. Upon graduation, she met and married Paul Uhrig, “PJ,” a veteran of World War II, and
student at Ohio University in Chillicothe. After PJ’s graduation, the couple and son, Paul, Jr.,
moved to Columbus, Ohio, where PJ attended The Ohio State University, earning a degree in
dental technology. The Uhrigs moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where PJ taught prosthetics and
received a degree in dental surgery, as an oral surgeon. Nicholas was born there, and Barbara
raised the family as a wonderful homemaker. The family then moved to Belle Glade, Florida,
and then on to Chattahoochee, Florida, where PJ became Director of Institutional Dental
Services for the state. During that time, Barbara was active in church and community activities,
becoming a Sunday school teacher and President of the Women’s Club. In 1977, Barbara and
PJ moved to Tallahassee, and resided in their home for 40 years. During that time, Barbara
spent time as a realtor and broker. The couple retired in 1990 and elected to remain in
Tallahassee.
Memorial services for Barbara Uhrig are to be determined. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests making donations to Alive Hospice in Nashville, or to the Big Bend Hospice Music
Therapy Program in Tallahassee.
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