Barbara Sawyer Brackett

November 15, 1937 - January 30, 2021

Barbara Sawyer Brackett 83, of Kingston, Tennessee stepped into glory after an extended illness on January 30, 2021, surrounded by her family. Barbara was born November 15, 1937 to Donald A. Sawyer and Gladythe Trula Sawyer. She graduated from Roane County Highschool in 1957 and worked in the hosiery mill for a year before working at Kinser’s Drug Store. On December 26, 1957, she married RL Brackett and shared 38 years as she described, “It was the best years of my life, he gave me everything I ever wanted.” Barbara was preceded in death by husband, RL Brackett, her parents, her brother, Jimmy Sawyer, sister, Phyllis Sawyer, Mother-in-Law and dear friend, Pauline Brackett. Her legacy continues through her sons, Reggie Brackett (Donna), Donnie Brackett (Stacy), grandchildren Heather Hall (Scott), Colton Brackett (Lindsey) Darik Brackett (Riley) and Sydney, three great grandchildren Harper and Silas Hall and Averi Brackett, her brother Don Sawyer (Judi), nephews Neal Sawyer and Jason Sawyer (Connie) and great nieces and great nephews Donald Sawyer, Diann Sawyer, Chase Sawyer and Ava Sawyer, lifelong friends Billy Joe and Barbara Guinn and family. Brother/Sister in Laws, Sterling Brackett (Wanda), Betty Thomas (Paul), Pat Malone, Deb Caldwell (Roger), Faye Clifton (Bill). A special thank you to The Groves of Oakridge for their love and care. Everyone can meet at Kingston Memorial Gardens 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 4, 2021 for the Graveside Service with Reverend Kyle Beverly officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Kyker Funeral Home of Kingston is serving the Brackett Family. www.kykerfuneralhomes.com