Robert Leonard
We are so sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. She was such a kind and caring person. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time. Bob and Sharon Leonard
Barbara Ann Scyphers
Birth date: Mar 12, 1942 Death date: Jun 22, 2021
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Barbara Ann Scyphers Leonard, 79, entered into the loving arms of Jesus during the afternoon hours of Tuesday (June 22, 2021) following an extended illness. Barbara was born on March 12, 1942 in Bristol, VA to the late Clarence & Ethel (Thompson) Davis.Barbara spend her life caring for others. Her love for others was shown thru her work as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She worked for more than 20 years at Bristol Compressors. She was a dedicated member of Mount Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church. In her spare time she enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend; she will be greatly missed.In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her brother, David Davis.Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 12 years, Pastor Howard Spurgeon Leonard; two daughters, Belinda Blevins & husband Mike and Joann Berry & husband David; two step-sons, Danny Wayne Leonard & wife Debra and Phillip Leonard; sister, Patty Fountain & husband Wayne; special niece and nephew, Be-Be Fountain and Forest Fountain & wife Miranda; two great nieces, McKenzie Fountain and Megan Fountain; great nephew, Destin Fountain; several cousins and a host of friends.The family will greet guests and share memories on Friday (June 25, 2021) from noon to 2 p.m. at Blevins Funeral Home and Cremation Services (417 Lee Street Bristol, VA 24201). A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Blevins Funeral Home with Pastor Sammy Vickers officiating.Barbara will be laid to rest on Friday (June 25, 2021) at 3 p.m. at Mountain View Cemetery (1019 E Valley Drive Bristol, VA 24201). Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Cline and Monte Messick.In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Ballad Health Cancer Care (16000 Johnston Memorial Drive Abingdon, VA 24211).The family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staff at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Dr. William Baker, and Dr. Jonathan Swank for all of the kind and loving compassionate care that was both given and shown to Barbara during her time of need.Online condolences may be made to the Scyphers family at www.blevinscares.com. Blevins Funeral Home and Cremation Services has the honor of serving the Scyphers family.Read Obituary
Charlene Clark
Kay and Joann so sorry for your loss.I remember being at your house when you lived down here.Barbara and i went to night school together for a while.She will be missed by a host of family and friends.Prayers for all of you and pray you find comfort in the arms of our Lord and savior.
Charlene Clark
in honor of Barbara.
Dennis Debbie Hensley
in honor of Barbara.
We are praying for God’s comfort now and in the days to come. We are so sorry for your loss.
Tammy Kaylor-Rouse
I remember as a teenager hang out at her house with JoAnn Barbara went out of her way to treat me not only like one of the family but to tell me what teen and young women need to know. Her advice is still with me today. So sorry for your loss Kay and JoAnn. Just know she's on the loving arms of our saviour with no more pain and I hope that brings y'all some measure of comfort in these heartbreaking days ahead. She will be greatly missed
Ruthanne Henley
in honor of Barbara.
Our prayers are with you as you celebrate this precious life. Peace of Christ to you.
Maria
in honor of Barbara.
Maria
I was so very sorry to hear of the passing of this kind, gentle, loving soul. She will be missed - she was loved by many.
Sincerely,
Maria Litton- Garret and husband Bill
Joyce Billings
Barbara was the kindest and one of the most loving people I know .I loved her dearly she will be sadly missed .RIP my dear sister in Christ. and sister in law.