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Barbara was born in the old White County Hospital on February 26, 1953.
As a young child, her family lived in a holler in Hickory Valley. Shortly thereafter the Hutchings family moved to the Greenwood Community where Barbara stayed until graduating White County High School in 1971.
Barbara had many passions. Live music was one of those passions, Barbara and Ben have seen Paul Simon, The Eagles, and the Rolling Stones, just to name a few.
Barabara enjoyed all the local talent in the Upper Cumberland Area she loved to dance with her friends, and she had many friends. Barbara loved watching Tennessee Tech Basketball, Ice Hockey, and Baseball those were her favorites, she also enjoyed bowling and pickleball but LORDY LORDY could she ever cook fried chicken.
As a final note, Barbara's circle of friends was huge so if you knew her, you loved her, and she loved you. She was one of a kind and will be missed by many.
Mrs. Barbara Raper was preceded in death by her parents, Erby and Estelle Hutchings, and brother James Hutchings.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 24 years Bennie Raper, sons Greg Brock, Levi (Mandy) Raper, Erik Raper, and Kirk (Hilary) Raper. A sister, Shirley (James) Hickey, brother Don (Peggy) Hutchings, Grandchildren Lydia, Lizzy, Camilla, Judah, and Olive.
Special thanks to her favorite sister-in-Law Levonda Hallums for all her help the last 3 months.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Barbara's memory to Turning Point USA online at donate.tpusa.com.
Services for Barbara Jean Raper will be held at Oak Lawn Funeral Home on Sunday September 14, 2025, at 4PM.
The family will welcome friends preceding the service at Oak Lawn Funeral Home on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 1PM until time of service.
Tracy Curtis will officiate.
Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com*
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