| 7. | Barbara Jeanne Clark  (4.Anna3, 2.John2, 1.Amanda1) was born on 29 Aug 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Sep 2021 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. Notes:
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Barbara Jeanne Clark Buck, 93, passed away at home on September 9, 2021.
She was born August 29, 1928, to William H. and Anna Bell Shoun Clark.
She was a 1946 graduate of Elizabethton High School and earned her BS in Education from ETSU. She was one of the first certified teachers in the state of Tennessee and was issued a permanent teaching license. She positively influenced hundreds of children during her 32-year tenure as an elementary school teacher. She was a proud member of the Retired Teachers Association and the Woman’s Club of Elizabethton.
She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church with a membership at St Paul UMC at the time of her death. She served in multiple capacities within the church, including singing in the choir, teaching Sunday school and serving as UMW president to name a few.
Barbara was an accomplished artist and crafter. She loved all types of flowers and gardening. She loved swimming and yearly beach trips. She was a voracious reader and, most importantly, she loved her family fiercely.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, David F. Buck in 2010; an infant daughter, Nola Marie Buck; a sister, Patricia Clark Lane; a son-in-law, Alvin E. Tester, Jr., in 1996.
She is survived by two sons and their wives: David L. and Kathy Jo Buck and Keith and Patti Buck; a daughter, Nelta Buck; three grandchildren: Rachel Estep (Daniel), Shannon Banner and Cody Buck; great-grandson Brayln Banner and step great-grandson, Ashton Estep. Survivors also include a brother, John W. Clark; a sister-in-law June (Sherman) Pritchard; several nieces and nephews; and family-in-love, Mimi and Dru Williams.
Barbara’s family will receive friends on Sunday, September 12, 2021, from 2 until 4 pm with service to follow at Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Mike Pinner officiating. Music will be under the direction of Nelta Buck, Mimi Williams, Daniel Wilson and Cody Buck. A graveside service will be Monday, September 13, 2021, at 10 am at Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Barbara married David Franklin Buck on 4 Sep 1948 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina. David (son of Monte Lee Buck and Rosa C. McKeehan) was born on 4 Feb 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Oct 2010 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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- 8. John Bell David Lee Buck was born about 1954 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 5 May 2023 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, .
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