Wednesday, March 25, 2026 10:27 am

Barbara Smart Brittain, age 79 passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Barbara was the daughter of the late Robert A. and Mary L. Smart. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Linda Smart Daughetee and Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Smart.

Barbara was a graduate of R.S. Central High School class of 1964. She worked many years in the insurance business and non-profit area. A very artistic person, she loved to paint and to embroider baby quilts.

She is survived by her sons, Charles Brian Dotson and Brett Stuart Dotson; one sister, Patricia S. Higgins and husband, Wayne; niece, Nikki Higgins; nephew, Josh Higgins and fiancé, Cindy Strickland, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a number of other relatives and friends.

In keeping with her wishes, no formal service will be held at this time. The family will be gathering at the home of Pat and Wayne Higgins.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family of Barbara Brittain.