Barbara Jean Moody, age 79, entered the gates of heaven, on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, a daughter to the late Everett E. and Vara Branton. Barbara was also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Herbert Moody, Jr.; grandchildren, Aaron, Heather and Jeremy Moody. She was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Dwight David Moody and his wife Sandra, Timothy Moody and his wife Paula all of Blountville; three grandchildren, Dustin Moody, Kristi Moody Walling and her husband, Hunter, Whitney Moody; two great-grandchildren, Ryleigh Haywood and Parker Walling; one brother, Eddie Branton and his wife, Sheila of Jonesborough; one sister, Shirley McKarem and her husband, Sam of Greensboro, North Carolina. The family will receive friends Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home with Dr. Roy Graves officiating. Burial will be at East Lawn Memorial Park. Please visit www.eastlawnkingsport.com to leave a condolence for the family. East Lawn is honored to serve the Moody family. Arrangements under the direction of East Lawn Funeral Home, Kingsport, Tennessee.
