Edith Leona Barrett
August 31, 1932 - November 12, 2017
On November 12, 2017, Edith Leona Barrett passed away peacefully after being unable to recover from a major stroke. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard Barrett, her parents Aaron and Verna Harrison; sister, Shirley Neal and brothers, Roy and A.D.Harrison. Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Jane Salyers and brother, James “Don” Harrison and wife, Shirley; sister-in-law, Rosa Harrison. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a member of Bethel View Baptist Church and worked several years in their nursery. She was also a registered nurse having worked in Texas and Michigan before retiring from Bristol Regional Medical Center. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Bethel View Baptist Church, 156 Mapleview Drive, Bristol, TN 37620 The funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday, November 16, 2017 in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Andy Wood and Rev. Jack Bennett officiating. The committal and interment will be at 11:00 am, Friday, November 17, 2017 in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 pm prior to the service. Condolences may be sent to the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, 1912 West State St.,Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800 is serving the family of Mrs. Barrett.
On November 12, 2017, Edith Leona Barrett passed away peacefully after being unable to recover from a major stroke. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard Barrett, her parents Aaron and Verna Harrison; sister, Shirley Neal and brothers,... View Obituary & Service Information