Barbara Jean Miskell

Barbara Jean Miskell, age 80 of Powell, TN, formerly of Chicago, IL, met Jesus on August 29, 2014, at home, embraced by her family. Barbara was loved and survived by her husband of 56 years, Dr. Ronald Miskell, along with her children, Michael Miskell, Terry Conser and Cheryl Parton. She is also survived by her brother, John Tholen, whom she cherished deeply and his wife, Donna. Barbara was greatly loved by her grandchildren, Christian Parton, Andrea Parton and Ashley Conser. Barbara was a secretary at Oak Ridge National Laboratory from 1958 to1962 and then successfully, as a homemaker, created a loving environment for all who entered her door. Barbara's funeral Mass will be held at St. Albert the Great located at 7200 Brickey Lane, Powell, TN on September 13, 2014 at 11:00AM. There will be a Memorial and burial service in Chicago, IL at a later date for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in her name to Society of the Little Flower, 1313 Frontage Road, Darien, IL 60561-5340. 800-621-2806. Many people want to be loved widely, but Barbara was the exception. She was loved widely and deeply by everyone she encountered.