Barbara S. White

April 29, 1934 - October 17, 2020

Barbara Sue White age 86 of Rockford, TN passed away October 17, 2020. She was a long-time member of Broadway Baptist Church. She married the love of her life, Isaac J. White, in May of 1956 who preceded her in death just ten short months ago. Barbara loved gardening. She excelled in growing Azaleas. She took great pride in her flowers and loved to share the beauty of gardening with family and friends. She related gardening to life both needing resilience, perseverance, patientce and above all else, love. Barbara’s greatest love and passion was caring for her family. She treasured her sons and loved the role of Mamaw. She leaves us rich in many memories. This family and her role as mother and grandmother, was the most important thing to Barbara. This is where she drew her strength and left her legacy. Preceded in death by husband Isaac J. White, parents Etta Mae Houston and Robert Brown; siblings, Kate Miller, Georgia Cook, William Brown, Flora Rowland, Maybelle Brown; sons, Dalan Todd and Mark, Jr. She is survived by brother Earl Brown of Maryville, TN, granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Lori and Phil Williams of Columbus, MO, grandson, Conner and William White of VA; great-grand-daughter Lillian Reggio of Knoxville. Beloved nephew Dr. David Cook and several nieces and nephew. A private service will be held. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Pat Summitt Foundation for Alzheimers, 520 W. Summitt Hill Drive, Suite 1101, Knoxville, TN 37902. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, TN. 865-983-1000 www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com