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BARBARA RUTH WILLIAMS BROOME

BARBARA RUTH WILLIAMS BROOME obituary, Knoxville, TN

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BARBARA BROOME Obituary

BROOME, BARBARA RUTH WILLIAMS - age 81 of Knoxville, passed into Glory on Sunday, April 27, 2014. She was born August 13, 1932 - the beloved only daughter of Hobert and Emily Morgan Williams. Barbara graduated from Rule High School in 1950 and treasured lifelong relationships with her Golden Bear classmates. She married a handsome young businessman, William Andrew Broome, that same year, and was his bride for 53 years, raising 3 daughters - Terrye Morgan Broome Guthe (Phil), Janis Lynn Broome Griffin, and Lorri Ann Broome Wagner (Mike). Barbara had a deep love of wildflowers and gardening, spending lots of time with God in the beautifully landscaped areas that Bill created for her. Her grandchildren, great grandchildren and their friends knew her as the 'Butterfly Lady', watching with her the development and release of rescued butterflies. In recent years, she delighted in the birds that visited outside her windows, and loved seeing her orchids flourish and bloom. Barbara also enjoyed bridge afternoons with friends, good books, and was an avid fan of University of Tennessee men's and Lady Vols basketball. Barbara was predeceased by her husband, parents, and brothers Jerry, Jack, and Bill Williams. In addition to her daughters and sons-in-law, loving survivors include grandchildren: Andy (Arin) Guthe, Erin (Dina) Guthe, Neal (Sara) Guthe, Boone (Emily) Guthe, Max Guthe, Amanda Griffin, Kasey Griffin, Emily Denton, and Megan Denton; and great-grandchildren: Lillian, Liam, Lucy, and London Guthe, Baylor Guthe, Devin Griffin, Chloe Coker, Casey Paskel, and Layni Griffin; brothers Hoby (Kathy) Williams, and Fred (Linda) Williams; devoted caregivers and friends Judy and Bob Gerstmyer, and 'adopted' daughters Jan Christopher Corbitt and Tammy LaFevers Ellison. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 pm Friday, May 2, at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel, with celebration of Barbara's life to follow at 2:00 pm. Interment to follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery. Donations may be made to: the American Cancer Society 871 N Weisgarber Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909 or the Pat Summitt Foundation East Tennessee Foundation 625 Market Street, Suite 1400, Knoxville, TN 37902 Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. Online condolences at www.rosemortuary.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Apr. 30 to May 2, 2014.

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Jim and Joan Riordan

May 5, 2014

Our sincere condolences to the Broome Family and their close friends. God Bless you in this difficult time.

Jeanette Battle

May 1, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Teresa (Cianciola) Carter

May 1, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sheryl Courtney

April 30, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

April 30, 2014

Much Peace & Love from the Reddick Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mary Carol Reddick (on behalf of Jim and Ruby Reddick)

Marn Larsen-Ball

April 30, 2014

Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. I loved spending time across the street at your house growing up. Your mom (and dad) were wonderful people to me and to everyone they met. They are together now. Your mom was such a blessing when my parents were ill, and we all appreciated her help. She will be missed but she is holding hands now with the love of her life.

Mary Woods

April 30, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Broome family.

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