Barbara Jewel Norris Burkhart

Barbara Jewel Norris Burkhart, age 87, died on December 12, 2020 in Maryville. She attended Maryville First Church of the Nazarene, retired from Broadway Baptist Child Care of Maryville, and formerly worked at Green Meadow Child Care in Alcoa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Kenneth (Bob) Burkhart; daughter, Barbara Ann (Burkhart) Perry; grandson, Robert Charles Otis Sparks; father, Herbert L. Norris; mother Dessie Hartsell Norris; ten brothers and sisters and their spouses.

Survivors include her son, James Robert (Jim) or (Robbie) Burkhart and wife Tina; daughter, Patti B. Moore and husband Donnie; 6 grandchildren and spouses; 9 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, friends, extended family, and special caregivers. The family would like to thank Morningview Village assisted living staff, Blount Memorial Hospice workers, and her special caregivers for their caring and kind ways. Barbara, who is already reunited with loved ones in Heaven, will be forever remembered by those left behind.

Due to COVID-19 there will only be a graveside service at this time. Family and friends will meet at 2:00 P.M. Friday, December 18 at Asbury Cemetery in Knoxville for the interment service with Pastor Ray Couey officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Friends may sign the guestbook at your convenience from 9:00-3:00 on Thursday, December 17 at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home in Maryville.

Donations may be made to First Church of the Nazarene, 1610 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN 37804.