Barbara Sluss Obituary

Age - 77

September 12, 2023

Kingsport, TN

Barbara J. Sluss, age 77, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. eastlawnkingsport. com for the Sluss family.

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Age - 61

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Age - 81

December 1, 2023

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Age - 74

November 30, 2023

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