Barbara Hood Orton, age 89 of Nashville, TN formerly of Lakeland, Florida died on October 26, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at the Taylor Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Watkins officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 11:00 AM until the time of service. Place of rest will be in the Hilltop Cemetery, Lyles, TN. For those desiring, memorials may be made to Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue or to the Crieve Hall Church of Christ.
Barbara was born on March 3, 1937 in Hickman County, TN. She was a daughter of the late William Franklin Hood and the late Bertie Grimes Hood. She was a graduate of Hickman County High School, Class of 1955. Barbara was an avid reader. She spent most of her working career with medical records departments within the healthcare industry. For many years Barbara lived in Lakeland, FL where she attended services at the South Florida Ave Church of Christ. Around the year 2016, Barbara relocated to Nashville, TN where she attended services at the Crieve Hall Church of Christ.
Barbara was preceded in death by her son, Charlie Orton Jr.; and her sisters, Virginia Elise Fuller and Shirley Barnett.
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Rhonda S. Orton of Nashville, TN; grandson, Justin Orton of Dickson, TN; 2 great grandchildren, Jacob and Shaylin. Also surviving is her grand-dog, Summer.