Barbara O Kennedy

Barbara O Kennedy obituary, Oliver Springs, TN

Barbara O Kennedy

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Sharp Funeral Home of Oliver Springs

209 Roane Street, Oliver Springs, TN 37840

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Apr

2

Funeral service

7:00 p.m.

Sharp Funeral Home of Oliver Springs

209 Roane Street, Oliver Springs, TN 37840

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Apr

3

Graveside service

10:00 a.m.

Orchard View Baptist Church Cemetery

111 Orchard View Rd, Oliver Springs, TN 37840

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Barbara Kennedy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sharp Funeral Home - Oliver Springs on Mar. 31, 2026.
Barbara Ollis Kennedy, age 91, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Oak Ridge TN. Barbara was born May 20, 1934, to the late Boyd E. and Ina M. Ollis in Oliver Springs, TN. She was a dedicated member of the Blue Bird Society for Bellsouth and retired from Bellsouth (currently AT&T) in 1999 after over 20+ years of dedicated work.

In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her husband Charles E. Kennedy, a brother John A. Ollis along with aunts and uncles.

Barbara is survived by her children: Judy and husband Mike Brown of Oliver Springs, TN, David and wife Debbie McCarroll of Crossville, TN, Ron and wife Charlotte Arms of Knoxville, TN and Charles and wife Darlena Arms of St. Louis, MO. Also, survived by seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the nurses and staff of NHC in Oak Ridge for the continuous and gracious care they provided for their mother over the last couple years.

The family will have Receiving of Friends on Thursday, April 2, 2026, between the hours of 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs, TN. Funeral Service will follow at 7:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the funeral home. Burial will be Friday, April 3, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at Orchard View Baptist Church Cemetery in Oliver Springs, TN.

Sharp Funeral Home is proud to be serving Barbara's family during this time of need.

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Upcoming Events

Apr

2

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sharp Funeral Home of Oliver Springs

209 Roane Street, Oliver Springs, TN 37840

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Apr

2

Funeral service

7:00 p.m.

Sharp Funeral Home of Oliver Springs

209 Roane Street, Oliver Springs, TN 37840

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Apr

3

Graveside service

10:00 a.m.

Orchard View Baptist Church Cemetery

111 Orchard View Rd, Oliver Springs, TN 37840

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.