Barbara Ann Thompson Wiley

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Thompson Wiley, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Barbara passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the age of 82.

She was born in Chattanooga, TN and was the daughter of the late Willy Benton Thompson and Mary Audlee Stewart Thompson. Barbara will be remembered by her family and loved ones, who will carry her memory forward through the generations.

Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas Leon Wiley, who passed away on June 25, 2001, and her siblings, Charlie Thompson and Mary Watson.

Barbara’s greatest legacy is the family she leaves behind. She is survived by her three daughters, Kimberly Wiley Alridge, Pamela Wiley Burns and her husband, Darin Burns, and Mary Wiley Leathers and her husband, Timothy Leathers.

She also leaves behind six grandchildren, April Serrano Caput and her husband, Brian Caput, Megan Serrano Holland and her husband, Terrell Holland, Joseph Burns, Allison Harrington, Jordan Leathers Fontana and her husband, RJ Fontana and Ginger Leathers Richardson and her husband, Chance Richardson. Barbara’s family continued to grow through her eight great-grandchildren, Benjamin Serrano, Christopher Caput and his wife, Tori Caput, Dale O’Shields, Nicholas Caput, Tyler O’Shields, Carson Fontana, Carlee Fontana and Jaylen Richardson. She is also survived by her siblings, Gene Thompson and his wife, Martha Thompson, Martha Thompson Payne and Patricia Hackney and her spouse, Terri Hackney.

Though her passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of those who love her, the family she built and the memories they share will remain a lasting part of her legacy.

She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her...Forever loved, always remembered and never forgotten.

To share your memories of Barbara, please visit www.hamiltonfhofchattanooga.com.

The family will have a time of gathering and sharing memories and stories of Barbara from 1 ~ 4 PM Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Hamilton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343, (423) 531-3975.