Barbara Ann Bryant Golliher, age 85, passed away Tuesday June 9, 2026, at the Renaissance Terrace in Harriman. Barbara was born on September 7, 1940, in the Cumberland Homesteads near Crossville. She graduated from Roane County High School in 1958. She married Blayne Golliher on September 1, 1958.

Barbara served as secretary at Pine View Elementary School, Kitchen Manager at East/West Truck Stop and retired from Cumberland Good Samaritan with 20 plus years of service. She was a faithful member of Mount Vernal Baptist Church for over 60 years.

Barbara was preceded in death by husband Blayne W. Golliher, son Jeffrey Lee Golliher, parents Lloyd and Ethel Bryant, In-laws John and Frances Golliher, brother Rhea Bryant, sisters Dean Long, Pauline Robinson and Mary Rayder.

Barbara is survived by daughter and son in law: Arlene and Stan McCarter of Sevierville

Granddaughter: Jamie Lee and Matt Poland, Harriman

Grandsons: Kelly and Audrey McCarter, Sevierville

Logan and Alexis McCarter, Sevierville

Great grandson: Miles Poland

Great Granddaughters: Millie Poland, Alayna McCarter and Grace McCarter

Brother: Jim Bryant, Rockwood

Sister: Linda Pickel, Kingston

Several nieces and nephews

Special thank you to Renaissance Terrace staff and Caris Health and Hospice for their exceptional care and love for Barbara.

Family and friends will meet in the Oak Grove Cemetery on Saturday, June 13th, 2026, at 11:00 am ET for a graveside and interment service with Bro. Jamie Nelson officiating. Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Mrs. Barbara Ann Bryant Golliher.