Barbara Samples Carmack, age 92, of Kingston, passed away June 16, 2021, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was a long-time, active member of First Baptist Church Kingston, and enjoyed gardening, reading, and most of all, spending time with her family. Music was especially important to her and there was always a song for every occasion. Her love of music was contagious and felt by all.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years: Raymond Carmack; parents: Barrett and Elva Samples; brother: Bill Samples; and sister: Phyllis Jett.

She is survived by her daughters: Amy Brewer & Emily Hull; son-in-law: Terry Brewer; grandchildren: Brady Hull, Kendall Hull, Emily Brewer, and Rachael Brewer; sister: Virginia Strunk; and beloved nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to express special appreciation to the following: 3rd floor West Wing nursing staff, MMC of OR including Dr. Richard Bremer; Alexander Guest House staff; caregivers Melanie Carter, Jennifer Carter, & Tanna Mellard; First Baptist Church, Kingston.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to:

St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html,

Samaritan’s Purse https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/donate-online/,

or First Baptist Church Kingston.

The family will receive friends Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 11 a.m. until noon eastern with a Celebration of Life service immediately following at First Baptist Church in Kingston.

Kyker Funeral Home of Kingston is serving the family.