Davis Ann Barrett

Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.

Davis Ann Barrett, age 82, of Surgoinsville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Ann was born on April 1, 1943, in Surgoinsville to Simon and Eliza Ward. Ann was a member of Fudge’s Chapel Methodist Church and was very strong in her faith. Ann married her true love Billy E. Barrett on May 19, 1959, together they raised their son Jeffery Barrett. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Ann loved her family. She enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, fishing, traveling, and spending time with her family. Ann had a tender heart for animals and would never turn away a stray. When she was able Ann was very active in her church community, always bringing a dish to share.

In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her loving husband Billy E. Barrett; son Jeffery Scott Barrett; sister Louise Shanks; brothers Ray Ward and Thales Ward.

Those left to cherish her memory are her granddaughters Stephanie (Lucas) Crowe; Josephine (Matthew Jones) Barrett; daughter-in-law Rebecca Barrett; sister Evelyn (Bill) Stewart; brothers Larry Ward and Jack (Glenda) Ward; as well as several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Carter-Trent Funeral Home – Church Hill. A funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm with Rev. Greg Fletcher officiating. A graveside service will be conducted on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 11:00 am at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens in Rogersville. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:50 am.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home – Church Hill is serving the Barrett family.