Rita June Keefauver

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JONESBOROUGH - Mrs. Rita June Ingram, Jonesborough, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at Lakebridge Healthcare Center.

Mrs. Ingram was born in Johnson City, daughter of the late Billy Joe and Lucille (Harshbarger) Keefauver. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Jim Ingram; daughter, Dawn Nicole Hill; and twin sister, Jane Tolley.

Mrs. Ingram was a member of First Christian Church, Johnson City and had been active in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Red Hat Club, and the Monday Club (GFWC). She had vigorously raised funds for the Ronald McDonald House at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Shirley McCracken; three nieces, Lisa Feathers, Robyn Jones, and Candice Gorman; brother-in-law, Edwin Tolley; nephew, Chris Tolley; son-in-law, Steve Hill; many friends, including Pat Brown, Mike and Jami Luzadder, Suzanne Williams, Jean Rowlette, and Mary Barton.

Funeral services for Mrs. Ingram will be held 1:00 PM, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Minister Donald Mushayamunda and Minister Mike Luzadder officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 1:00 PM prior to the service.

Graveside services will follow the funeral at Monte Vista Memorial Park.

William married Lucille Harshgbarger about 1940 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Lucille was born about 1920 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Apr 2012 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried on 7 Apr 2012 in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Lucille Harshbarger Keefauver, age 93, Jonesborough, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at the Center of Aging Healthcare Center in Erwin.

Mrs. Keefauver was a native of Washington County and daughter of the late Charles Elbert & Mattie Pearl Armstrong Harshbarger. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Keefauver was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, William J. (Bill) Keefauver, a twin daughter, Jane Tolley, in September of 2009; sisters, Mary Etta Wilhoit, Isabel Harshbarger; and three brothers, Ernest Harshbarger, Carl Harshbarger and George Rhea Harshbarger.

She was a loving person, who was a homemaker, a stay at home mom and a very faithful caregiver to her husband before his death.

Mrs. Keefauver was a member of Jonesborough Central Christian Church and taught Sunday school for many years.

She was a Charter Member of Hale's Community Home Demonstration Club, joining in 1949.

Mrs. Keefauver was employed at Cooper's Office Equipment, Kings Department Store and later worked at Mahoney's Sports Store in Johnson City until she retired.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley K. & Bob McCracken, Rogersville, TN, and June & Jim Ingram, Jonesborough; son-in-law, Ed Tolley, Erwin; granddaughters, Lisa McCracken Feathers (Jeff), Unicoi, Robyn Jones (Tommy), Johnson City, Candy Gorman (Don), Rogersville, TN, Dawn N. Hill (Steve), Gray; grandson, Christopher Tolley; great-grandchildren, Miranda Qualls, Rogersville, Christie Hill Rogers and Madisyn Faith Jones, Johnson City; great-great granddaughter, McKayla B. Qualls, Rogersville; great-great grandson, Eric Qualls Jr., Rogersville; several nephews and nieces; special caregivers, Effie Kyker, Phyllis Shipley and Vanessa Phillips.

The family would like to send special thanks to the Staff of Center of Aging Healthcare Center of Erwin for their loving care of our mother.

Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2012, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Hill and Rev. Bob Roberson officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday prior to the service.

Interment services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Monte Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be Deacons of Central Christian Church.

Robert married Fannie (Keefauver) about 1908 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Fannie was born about 1888 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alvin married Nora Ann Crouch about 1880 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Nora was born on 17 Mar 1861 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Feb 1950 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]