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- JOHNSON CITY - Margaret "Blanche" Garland, 93, of Johnson City passed away at her home Wednesday November 28, 2018.
She was a native of Mitchell County, North Carolina and the daughter of the late Robert and Maude Wilson McKinney. Blanche was a long time member of Unaka Avenue Baptist Church. Blanche was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Blanche was a righteous woman who loved the Lord and was always willing to help others. Blanche enjoyed cooking, canning, baking, and gardening.
Blanche is preceded in death by her husband Ray Garland, her three brothers Claude, Cecil, and Marvin Mckinney, and several half-brothers and half-sisters.
Survivors include one son, Michael Garland Sr. and wife Leesa of Nashville, a grandson Michael Garland Jr. and wife Molly of Johnson City, two step grandchildren, Matthew Weaver and wife Whitney, Tyler Scalf of Nashville, three great grandchildren, Mila Garland, Ethan and Evelin Weaver, a sister in law, Bobbie Mckinney, along with several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Monday December 3, 2018 from 1:00pm-3:00pm at Tetrick Funeral Services 3001 Peoples St. Johnson City Tennessee, 37604, with a funeral service to follow beginning at 3:00pm with Reverend Harold Morelock officiating. A graveside service will be held Tuesday December 4, 2018 at Mountain Home National Cemetery beginning at 1:00pm. Pallbearers will be Richard Garland, Matthew Garland, Robert McKinney, Brian McKinney, Michael Garland Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Matthew Weaver, Tyler Scalf, and John Tipton. Everyone who wishes to attend the graveside service is asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:50pm.
This Obituary was lovingly written by the Garland family.
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Abt 1926 - 2018 (~ 92 years)
