Barbara Atkins Obituary
Barbara Jean (Major)(Pilkay) Atkins, born March 4, 1932, age 92 departed her earthly existence to reside in her heavenly home on July 19, 2024. She will join those who preceded her in death. Barbara will join her parents, Joe Arthur Major, Sr. and Anna Katherine (Frazier) Major; brother, Joe Arthur Major Jr. sister, Nancy (Major) Penery; and husbands, George A. Pilkay and Jessie L. Atkins; daughter-in-law Judy Pilkay, son-in-law Larry Griggs and granddaughter, Lisa Loshbough.
She is survived by sister Peggy Boling; her children Robert Pilkay, Shelia Carlen (Robert), Kathy Bozarth (Lyle), Peggy Griggs, Sam Pilkay (Karen), Laura Love (Michael). Blessed with 10 grandchildren; Kenneth McEwen, Jennifer Ray, Jessica Belt, Megan Selby, Nicole Herndon, George A. Lucian Bozarth, Patrick Griggs, Michael Love and Robert Love. She has 10 great grandchildren, Savanah Gerlach, and Patrick McEwen, Everett Selby, Allison Herndon, Anna Herndon, Jack Alan Lucian Bozarth, Jacob Love, Charlotte Love, Wade Mason and Austin Ray.
A special thank you to The Waters of Gallatin for their support and care during this time.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 1- 2 pm with service to follow at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville Tennessee, 127 North Main Street, 37072.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 12 -2pm at Woodhaven Funeral Home, 160 Edgemoor Road, Powell, Tennessee 37849. Graveside service to follow.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Churches of Christ Relief Effort, Inc. by visiting www.disasterreliefeffort.org
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127 North Main Street, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
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