Barbara Jean Pritchard Brunson

Barbara Jean (Tuttle) Pritchard Brunson, 87, passed peacefully, November 4, 2023, in her home in Louden, Tennessee. She was born an only child, to the late Charles and Della (Aldred) Tuttle in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 8, 1936. 

 Barbara met and married Bob V. Pritchard. They made many friends through his work and spent much time dancing and socializing with them.  They enjoyed all that life offered, together.   Barbara and Bob had one son, Timothy Pritchard of Pendleton, Indiana.  Barbara lived life to the fullest, but first, she was always a caring and loving mother to her son, Tim.  She had one grandson, Alex, he was the sparkle of her eye.  After a transfer to Georgia, then retiring in Tennessee, she and Bob were always playing golf, traveling, and of course playing in many bridge card games.  After 25 years of marriage, Bob passed in 1994.

 She went on to meet and marry the second love of her life, David Brunson. They began a 27 year marriage and continued to stay active and involved in their community and church.  They were members of the Community Church at Tellico Village. 

 Barbara is survived by her husband, David Brunson; son, Timothy Pritchard; grandson, Alex (Erica Matthews) Pritchard; step-son, Mike Brunson; step-daughter, Michelle (John) Manning.

 She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Bob Pritchard.

 The funeral will be a private ceremony with only close family members present.

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