Bessie Lee Eastridge

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Bessie Lee Jenkins, age 81, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Mountain City Care Center. Bessie was born on June 5, 1938, being one of triplets born in Johnson County to the late Thomas F. and Deldia Dora Rupard Eastridge of Laurel Bloomery, TN. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Jenkins; son, Robert Stanley; sisters, Martha Mae Riddle, Beatrice “Bea” Jones; triplet brothers, Ted and John Eastridge.

Bessie loved her boys and was so proud of them. Bessie had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening and working in her beautiful flower gardens. She enjoyed sharing her vegetables and flowers with friends and neighbors. Bessie worked for over 20 years at the Johnson County Hospital in the food service department.

Those left to cherish her memories include three sons, Jerry Stanley (Perriann), Steve Stanley (Kim), Tony Stanley (Charmin); grandchildren, Leslie Forrester (Shawn), Tanieka Halberg (Ari), Ashley James (Eric), Katie Stanley, Kayla Stanley, Jessica Jupin (Chris), Patricia Faye Baker (Derek), Justin Stanley; great grandchildren, Katie and Sophia Tidwell, Jacob and Lee Ann Halberg, Hannah Sharp, Peyton James, Skyler Jupin, Zyra, Zoe, and Zola Baker and several nephews.

The family received friends from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Mountain City Funeral Home with a service following at 7:00 p.m. with Minister Buddy Morefield officiating. Special music was provided by Bessie’s nephew, Mike Eastridge. A graveside service and entombment were held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Dean Tester, Justin Stanley, Derek Baker, Shawn Forrester, Ari Halberg and Eric James.

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Bessie Lee Jenkins, age 81, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Mountain City Care Center. Bessie was born on June 5, 1938, being one of triplets born in Johnson County to the late Thomas F. and Deldia Dora Rupard Eastridge of Laurel Bloomery, TN. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Jenkins; son, Robert Stanley; sisters, Martha Mae Riddle, Beatrice “Bea” Jones; triplet brothers, Ted and John Eastridge.
Bessie loved her boys and was so proud of them. Bessie had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening and working in her beautiful flower gardens. She enjoyed sharing her vegetables and flowers with friends and neighbors. Bessie worked for over 20 years at the Johnson County Hospital in the food service department.
Those left to cherish her memories include three sons, Jerry Stanley (Perriann), Steve Stanley (Kim), Tony Stanley (Charmin); grandchildren, Leslie Forrester (Shawn), Tanieka Halberg (Ari), Ashley James (Eric), Katie Stanley, Kayla Stanley, Jessica Jupin (Chris), Patricia Faye Baker (Derek), Justin Stanley; great grandchildren, Katie and Sophia Tidwell, Jacob and Lee Ann Halberg, Hannah Sharp, Peyton James, Skyler Jupin, Zyra, Zoe, and Zola Baker and several nephews.

Bessie married Ralph Jenkins about 1964. Ralph (son of George Dayton Jenkins and Mary Ellen Taylor) was born on 25 May 1943 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jan 2017 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Deldia Dora Rupard on 11 May 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Deldia (daughter of Wily R. Rupard and Amanda Caroline Waters) was born on 28 Sep 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Oct 1994 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Eastridge Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Martha Creed about 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martha was born on 15 Dec 1874 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 26 Apr 1959 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Eastridge Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wily married Amanda Caroline Waters on 1 May 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Amanda was born on 1 May 1869 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 3 Dec 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joel married Sarah C. Rominger on 5 Apr 1857 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Sarah (daughter of Joshua Rominger and Mary B. Hubbard) was born on 1 Apr 1838 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 8 May 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Payne Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]