Barbara A. Burton, age 82, the oldest of 11 children, mother of one and beloved grandmother of 2 children who were the joy of her life, passed away peacefully April 5, 2021. She resided in the Westel community for most of her adult life. She was an adored teacher at Pine View Elementary School until her retirement. Barbara loved to read and enjoy her beautiful yard mowing and gardening until just recently. She was preceded in death by her parents: Clyde & Ruby Vinson; sister: Edyth Burton; and brothers: Gordon, Rudolph, and Bill Vinson. Barbara is survived by her siblings in the Red Boiling Springs area: Garry Vinson (Nancy), Sarah Newberry (Carlos), Pat Burton (David), Abbey Crowe (Gary) and Ann Perdue; son: Benjamin S. Burton of Knoxville; grandchildren: Max and Elyse Burton and their mother, Jennifer M. Burton of Knoxville; as well as many nieces and nephews and dear friends. The family will receive friends Sunday, April 18, 2021 from 2 until 4 p.m. eastern at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. Memorial service will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pine View Elementary School (349 Daysville Road, Rockwood, TN 37854) in honor of Barbara Burton.