Barbara Jean Stiles Heinz, born at home on March 1, 1932 and raised on Larkwood Lane in Knoxville. Barbara passed away June 13, 2018 at her home. She attended West View Elementary and is a 1950 graduate of Rule High School where she played the bells in the Golden Bears Marching Band. She worked in the cutting room at Standard Knitting Mills before being married to the love of her life for 47 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Henry Harold Heinz, they raised four children and provided a loving family home. In retirement they loved to cruise, play dominoes and spend time with family. Barbara is a member of Second United Methodist Church where she played piano for her Sunday School Class for many years. She loved U.T. football, the Lady Vols, Nascar, and the Atlanta Braves. Barbara was a 55 year resident and neighbor of Joyce Lane where she loved to take daily walks. Survived and will be dearly missed by Children and spouses, Beverly Heinz Reischling and George, Jeff Heinz and Carolyn, Connie Heinz Anderson and Terry and David Heinz. Five Grandchildren, Four Great grandchildren, and Brother, Jim Stiles. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Honor of Barbara to the Parkinson's Foundation.
Family and Friends will gather 10:45 am Saturday for an 11:00 am Graveside Service at New Gray Cemetery in Knoxville.