Barbara Ann Owens age 75 of Knoxville, passed away January 21, 2023 at her home. She was a retired nurse from Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Preceded in death by husband, Ron Owens; brother, Bobby Joe Lawson; sister, Kathy Gail Walker. Survived by her children, Sonya (Brian) Kirk; son, Joe Compton; grandchildren, Joshua Compton, Alisha Potter, Samantha Wynn, Joseph Compton,and Joshua Kirk; great-grandchildren, Mason Dickson, Hannah Wynn, Wesley Potter, Ian Neely, Everlee Compton and Leyanna Lopez; brothers, Wilburn, William, Rex and Don Lawson; sisters, Louise Tinker, Maxine Heidle, Fayetta Tinker, Evelyn Lawson and Janice Good; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 5-7 pm Friday, Jan. 27th at Weaver Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 am Saturday, Jan. 28th at Oak Ridge Memorial Park for an 11 am graveside service. Condolences may be left at www.weaverfuneralservices.com.
