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Barbara Castle Obituary
KINGSPORT - Barbara Castle, age 77, of Kingsport, entered into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, with her family by her side.
Barbara was born on November 11, 1945, in Kingsport, to the late William and Ella Moore.
She retired from Kingsport Times with over 20 years of service and attended Gravelly Baptist Church and The Remnant Church. Barbara was a football season ticket holder and a passionate Tennessee Vols fan who attended all games with her daughter, Tina. She loved her family and cherished the family gatherings.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Bob Castle; granddaughter, Kayla Castle; grandsons, Calvin Castle and Jacob Payne; brothers, Gary, R.C. and Billy Joe Moore; sister, Sandra Dillow.
Left to cherish Barbara's memory are her children, Tina Rogan (Donnie), Cindy Castle and Kevin Castle; grandson, Joshua Caswell; sisters, Sue Kinsler and Doris McClellan; her fur-babies, Maggie, Furbie, Lucky and Paulie Bird; several special nieces and nephews and many beloved friends.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm in the chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home.
A Funeral Service will follow with Pastor David Salley officiating.
Music will be provided by The Victory Voices.
The Graveside Service will immediately follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park in the Garden of the Last Supper.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Petsworks Kingsport Animal Shelter, 3101 E Stone Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors of HMG and staff of Ballad Hospice.
To share memories and condolences with the family please visit www.oakhillfh.com
The care of Barbara Castle has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.
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Debra Newman
April 15, 2023
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