Sharon Kelley Barger

“God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, or sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.”

KINGSPORT - Sharon Kelley Barger passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024, and went to her eternal home in Heaven after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Sharon was born on July 27, 1966, in Winter Park, Florida, the seventh of eight children to James and the late Evelyn Kelley.

She moved to Kingsport in 1991. There, she met the love of her life, Tony Barger, whom she married in 2000. She joined Eastman in 2006 and was a senior brand support specialist at the time of her death.

She is survived by her loving husband Tony, son Caleb Horner (Jordyn), daughter Lydia Raulston (John) and son Seth Barger; granddaughters Avery, her best girl; Elliotte, her magic in the middle; and Eden Raulston, her baby girl; father James Kelley Sr.; brother Michael Kelley (Donna); sisters Judy K. Roberts (Rick), Aleshia K. Humphries (Erik) and Theresa K. Cooper (John); brother Jason Kelley (Raquel); brothers and sisters-in-law Jeff and Patty Barger, Debbie and Mike Haga, and “seester” Connie Cagle; several nieces and nephews; special neighbor Nicole Hughes, and practice grandbabies Lily and Reese Hughes.

Her mother Evelyn Kelley, sister Darlene Kelley, and father-in-law Donald Barger preceded her in death.

She was an active member of Boones Creek Christian Church and was a seven-year member of the Emmaus Reunion Prayer Group “Dandelion Angels.”

A service will be held at the church at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 28, with Ben Cole officiating. A time of fellowship will follow immediately after.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kids Against Hunger in care of Boones Creek Christian Church.