She was born in Shelbyville, Tennessee to the late J.T. and Dee Parker.
Barbara retired from the Walker County School System where she taught English in middle school for several years and she was a member of Ooltewah United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Joe Roberts and her son, Andrew Roberts, both of Ooltewah, TN.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Pastor Jacqueline Davis-Gines officiating.
Burial will be held at 3:00 pm (EST), Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Hillcrest Funeral Home Cemetery in 1802 Madison Street, Shelbyville, TN. 37160.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org
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Arrangements entrusted to Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.