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Thelma Blanche McPeek Herron, 95, of Kingsport, was given to her Lord by her loving family on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport.
She was born in Hawkins Valley, Tennessee (Poor Valley) and has lived in Kingsport since 1934. She was employed in sales and Park-Belk for over 25 years. She enjoyed gardening and was a member of Cedar View Independent Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Everett Herron; two daughters, Joyce Rittenour, Carolyn Pruett; a son, Don Herron; four brothers and five sisters.
Survivors include her son, Tommy Herron of Oklahoma City, OK. Living in Kingsport are her three grandchildren, Karon Cole and husband, David, Sharon Bailey and Marian Plitzko; six great grandchildren, Jason, Kimberly, Beckey, April, Clifton, Sara; two great-great grandchildren, Austin, David . There are seven other grandchildren who live out of the area, along with several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 4 - 6 pm on Friday, February 19, 2010 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga Street, Kingsport, TN. Funeral services will be in the chapel at 6 pm with Rev. Dr. Jim Fields.
Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Oak Hill Memorial Park, Kingsport. Honorary Pallbearers will be Matthew Clanton, David Cole and Jason Cunningham. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:55 am.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cedar View Independent Methodist Church, 1421 Gibson Mill Road, Kingsport, TN 37660.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Herron family.
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From: Mindy poole_mary@sbcglobal.net
Date: 02/19/2010
Mammaw, We will miss you. We all love ya. Other grandchildren not listed are Adrian Pruett and his wife, Marci, children: Jack and Cody and Mindy Poole, husband Jeff, Children LeAnne and Michael Pruett-Poole and wife Jenna.
From: Teresa Thurston destiny_is_waiting@yahoo.com
Date: 02/19/2010
I will love and miss my Grandma! I am so happy to have all of the wonderful memories to share with my children. Please remember these not listed and forgotten: Daughter-in-law Jayne Ann Garner Herron, three Grandchildren: Thomas Herron, Heidi Herron Parker, and Teresa Herron Thurston; great-grandchildren: Zachary Herron, Ronnie and Shane Long, Nick and Garrett Ward, Cody and Brandy Woods. Great-Great Grandchild: Amber Long and Alex Long and Blane Anthony Long.
We will ALL love and miss you, Grandma! I am saddened that I can't make it there but will be there in love and spirit.
From: Michelle Pippin michelle_n_andy@Hotmail.com
Date: 02/19/2010
I am a CNA at Brookhaven Manor where Thelma has been a resident for some time. I was very saddened to hear that Thelma had passed. She was a sweet lady and will be missed. She is now pain-free and happy in Heaven. God Bless.
From: harold robinette jr kids02@embarqmail.com
Date: 02/19/2010
aunt thel rest high on that mountain in the sky you have lots awaiting you at those gates god bless the ones left behind may they know you are at rest now and you are enjoying your new body today.
From: Lynn Taylor jlt_1960@yahoo.com
Date: 02/18/2010
Mrs. Herron was a lovely lady. We had the honor of knowing her for many years. She was always so kind to my mother when we were shopping and would see her. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult loss. She will be greatly missed.
From: Ginny Phillips ginluv0121@yahoo.com
Date: 02/18/2010
I am incredibly saddened to hear of the loss of my great-grandmother. Please remember the others not listed: Donnie Rittenour and his wife Cindy, their children, Daylynn and Nicole, myself and my children, Arili, Tanner, Abby, and Leesa. We all loved her and will miss her dearly. May you find peace and rest in the arms of our loving Savior Granny Herron. I look forward to seeing you again one day.
From: Donnie Rittenour donnieritt59@yahoo.com
Date: 02/18/2010
My grandmother was always good to me and my Angel and my son Daylynn, and im sorry she never met her great-granddaughter Nicole, who will miss meeting her. Granny rest well in heaven with God
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