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DORIS BARNARD Obituary

BARNARD, DORIS "DOT" DEAN - age 76, of Oak Ridge, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Briarcliff Health Care Center. She was born September 25, 1936 in Columbia County, Arkansas, the daughter of Nellie and Walker Barnett. Mrs. Barnard attended Batley Baptist Church and Poplar Creek Baptist Church. In younger years, she was active with a CB Club and was known as Candy Cane. She enjoyed painting, crocheting, cooking, playing the piano, singing and flower arranging. She also enjoyed working in her yard and was known for her skills in landscaping. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Dewey Fred Barnard; daughter, Deborah Kay Mitchell and husband, Richard, of Oak Ridge; sister, Elizabeth Taylor of Clinton; and two grandchildren, to whom she was known as "Mawmaw", Kristy K. Duncan Horner of Jackson, MI and her husband, Damond, and Arnold Dwayne Duncan and wife, Tammy, of Oak Ridge; and their father, Alver Arnold Duncan and wife, Mari-Margaret, of Clinton. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 19, 2012 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary. The funeral will follow at 7:00 pm with Rev. James Canaday officiating. A graveside service will be held on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Anderson Memorial Gardens. The family asks that any memorials be in the form of contributions to your local Humane Society. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com.

Published by Knoxville News Sentinel on Dec. 18, 2012.
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Dwayne,
I am sorry for the loss of your grandmother my friend.
Tom King

December 18, 2012

Dwayne and Tammy,

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

My deepest sympathy to you during this time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Anna Tittsworth

December 18, 2012

December 18, 2012
Dwayne and Tammy,
May the Perpetual Light shine upon your Grandmother. May your shoulders stand strong as you go through your grieving.
Sue Friedli

December 18, 2012

Dwayne,
I am sorry for the loss of your grandmother my friend.

Tom King

December 18, 2012

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