Barbara Jane Ward Geitner

Barbara Jane Ward Geitner, age 79, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. She was a faithful member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She was a retired Music teacher from Grainger County School Systems, who also taught at Bradley County School Systems. She also worked as a hostess at Aunt Granny’s Restaurant in Dollywood from 1999-2016.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John Lawrence “Larry” Geitner, Jr.; parents, Charles Kinley Ward and Euna Lee Murphy Ward; and other aunts and uncles.

She is survived by her children, Rebekah Geitner Allison (Kenny) and Erik Geitner (Sarah).

The family will receive friends on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 10:00am to 11:00am at Trinity United Methodist Church, with a service to follow, with Rev. Joe Phillips officiating. Family and friends will meet at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens (1700 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311) at 2:45pm on Friday, November 13, 2026, for a 3:00pm Graveside Service.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations be made to the Music Program at Trinity United Methodist Church.