Christine C Barggren

Christine was born to the late Pauline Russell and John C. Terry on February 1, 1940, and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, E. Richard Barggren, her brother, John David Terry and nephew Joel D. Terry.

Christine shared a life of love, family, pets, and remarkable professional achievements with her husband, Richard. The two were married on January 1, 1983. Together, they founded SB International in 1982. Following a lengthy career with Gulf Oil, Christine joined her husband Richard to concentrate on growing SBI. Under their leadership, the company grew into a premier supplier of valvetrain components to the automotive industry.

Following Richard’s death in 1996, Christine assumed the leadership of the company and served as its CEO until her retirement. Her dedication, determination, and leadership were an important part of SBI’s success and reflected the strength and character she brought to every aspect of her life.

Above all, Christine was devoted to her family. She is survived by her son, John “Chip” Corban; granddaughter, Lisa Arnold (Brian); grandson, John Lee Corban (Chrisi); brother, Fred R. Terry (Shirley); sister-in-law, Brenda Vaughan Terry; nieces, Lori Terry and Amy Terry Bailey (Chris); and nephews, Rusty Terry, John Terry (Dawn), and Jason (JoEllen) Terry.

Christine will be remembered with love and gratitude by those who knew her, and her memory will continue through the family and legacy she leaves behind.

Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Mt Olivet Funeral Home and Cemetery. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Mt Olivet Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the ASPCA or the Nashville Humane Society organizations reflecting Christine’s compassion for animals.