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Barbara Hartman Obituary
Franklin, TN
Barbara Carreker Hartman, age 78 of Franklin, passed away on September 21, 2015 after an extended battle with cancer at the Residence at Alive Hospice.
Barbara was born May 15, 1937 in Atlanta, GA, and was the daughter of Alvin and Margaret Carreker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Robert Matthew Hartman, Sr. and her sister Beverly Carreker Hollis.
She is survived by her children, Lynda Hartman O'Donnell (Bill), Robert Matthew Hartman, Jr. (Carol); and her grandchildren, Ben O'Donnell and Sara Hartman.
She was a graduate of Forest Park High School in Atlanta, GA and worked for a mortgage banking company where she met and married Robert, the love of her life.
Barbara was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and friend to all she met. She was an avid baker, her specialty being homemade sour dough bread. She had a passion for quilting, winning numerous awards. She was a member of the Cumberland Valley Quilters Association and Ladies of Charity.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara's memory to Alive Hospice of Nashville (www.alivehospice.org) and/or Gilda's Club Nashville (www.gildasclubnashville.org).
A Celebration of Life Service will be; 2 p.m., Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens. Visitation will be on Saturday from 11 a.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home, 9090 Hwy 100, Nashville (615) 646-9292. www.afamilylegacy.com
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Barbara Harris
September 24, 2015
Barbara and Robert were so nice--Barbara would really perk up when she talked about sewing. We had a good time in Tai Chi and at the World Day of Tai Chi we went to together. She showed me how to live without complaining!
Barbara Harris
Kimberly Golden
September 24, 2015
I used to care for Mrs. Hartman at Vandy. I'm so very sorry for your loss. She was and will always be a sweet Lady. Rest well.
Donna Scott
September 24, 2015
We shall miss you and your always positive and uplifting ways! Donna
Janet Hasson
September 23, 2015
Barbara always had a positive attitude in the face of adversity. We miss her cheerful spirit in T'ai Chi.
September 23, 2015
Barbara was and is an inspiration in our T'ai Chi class at the Martin Center. We admired her spunk and continued loving presence. Her spirit is with us, and we shall Speak her name this week in "The WHITE CRANE." She will be with us. Love, Julie
Julie Russell
September 23, 2015
Barbara Hartman was and still is an inspiration to our T'ai Chi Class at The Martin Venter (50Forward) in Brentwood. She came to class and participated as she was able. Her love of life and other people was contagious. Her spunk and loving presence was a gift to us1
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