Kathleen Dukes Barber

BARBER, KATHLEEN (KADDIE) DUKES - retired executive secretary with the University of Tennessee, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at her South Knoxville home at the age of 91. Kaddie was born in Strafford, Vermont on October 21, 1919, the daughter of the late Robert C. Dukes and Margaret Treece Dukes. Mrs. Barber was a longtime member of Lake Hills Presbyterian Church where she was a faithful servant. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, she was a member of Lakemoor Hills Garden Club, the University of Tennessee Retirees Association and a volunteer at Ramsey House Plantation. Kaddie possessed a love for her family and her church and also enjoyed being a vibrant member of her community. She was an avid reader, enjoyed sewing and adored her pets. Her husband, George F. Barber, Jr. preceded her in death after sixty-seven years of marriage. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, George F. Barber, III and wife, Wanda of Shelbyville, KY; granddaughter and her husband, April and Shawn Thomas Smith; great-grandson, Mason Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy B. Farr and husband, Glen E. Farr of Knoxville; grandson, Kelly Franklin Farr and wife, Tressa; great-granddaughter, Veda Farr; grandson, Jason Edward Farr; great-granddaughter, Sophie Farr and a host of relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Lake Hills Presbyterian Church with The Reverend James McTyre officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the church prior to the memorial service. The family will meet at 2:45 p.m. Monday at the main entrance to Greenwood Cemetery for a 3:00 p.m. interment service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lake Hills Presbyterian Church, 3805 Maloney Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920. Online condolences may be extended at www.rosemortuary.com. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.