Nora Bell Garland: DeLoach Genealogy

Generation: 1

Nora Bell Garland was born on 23 Aug 1903 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, ; died on 31 Dec 1994 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, .

Nora married Stephen Frank Salyers on 28 Dec 1929 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Stephen (son of Rev. Flanders M. Salyers and Margaret Ellen Shipley) was born on 5 Feb 1882 in Scott County, , , Virginia; died in Sep 1966 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetary, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

2. James William Salyers was born on 6 Jul 1925 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 25 Jul 1994.
3. Living
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5. Stephen Frank Salyers, Jr. was born on 11 Aug 1941 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 16 Nov 2012.
6. Nora Mae Salyers was born on 27 May 1945 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Jan 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, .

Generation: 2

2. James William Salyers (1.Nora¹) was born on 6 Jul 1925 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 25 Jul 1994.
3. Living (1.Nora¹)
4. Living (1.Nora¹)
5. Stephen Frank Salyers, Jr. (1.Nora¹) was born on 11 Aug 1941 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 16 Nov 2012.

Nora Mae Salyers

(1.Nora¹) was born on 27 May 1945 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Jan 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, .

Notes:

JOHNSON CITY - Ms. Nora Mae Salyer- Boone, of Johnson City, passed away Saturday January 7, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Johnson City, TN. She was the daughter of the late Stephen Frank Salyer and Nora Belle Garland Salyer.

Nora graduated from Happy Valley High School. She continued her studies and graduated from Steed College. She made history by becoming the first female driver’s license examiner for the State of Tennessee. She met with the Governor’s wife and developed the first female highway patrol uniform. She was trained in self-defense, marksmanship, and as an emergency first responder.

She continued to work with the State of Tennessee until she retired with the Department of Human Services Social Services division.

She enjoyed dance and was very passionate about it. She was an avid style enthusiast and loved fashion. Nora enjoyed antiques and estate auctions in her free time. She loved to travel and explore new places. One of her favorite past times was the beach and anything that involved being in the sun. She loved the Lord and her church, First Presbyterian Church of Johnson City. She loved to socialize and loved helping people. She was compassionate and loving and with the ability to charm anyone she met.

Survivors include one son, Robert D. Boone; one sister, Barbara Jean Charles and her husband Ed; several nieces and nephews.

The Family of Ms. Nora Mae Salyer-Boone will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 pm Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City. The funeral service will follow at 1:30 pm. The graveside committal service will be conducted immediately after at Oak Hill Cemetery in Johnson City, TN.