Barbara Sue Helton Owens, 88, of Corbin passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Baptist Health in Corbin, KY. She was born August 30, 1934 in Crab Orchard, KY to the late Elisha and Willa Farmer Helton. She was a homemaker raising seven children. She enjoyed working puzzles, playing card games and going on vacations, but best of all she loved being surrounded by her family.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Owens Sr.; four sons, Ralph Owens Jr., Timothy, Gregory and Brian Owens; two sisters, Wren Taylor and Jenny Smith; and two grandsons, John Allen Young and Clarence Deal Jr. (Doodle).

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Michelle Lewis and husband, Leon, of Cumberland; Sheila Maggard and husband, Everett, of Louisville; Jennifer Trent of New Tazewell, TN; a sister, Joanne Lainhart of Berea; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, August 25, 2023, from 4-6 PM at the Tri City Funeral Home. A memorial service will begin at 6 PM with the Reverend Billy Lewis officiating.

Tri City Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Barbara Owens.