Bessie Jane Treadway

Bessie married Melvin Washington Bowling about 1902. Melvin (son of Unknown Genrtleman and Angeline M. Boulin) was born on 16 Jun 1882 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 15 Nov 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Claudia married George W. Oliver about 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. George (son of James P.R. Oliver and Phoebe Jenkins) was born on 5 Nov 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Feb 1992 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Treadway Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Mae Keller, 94, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord, on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at the Hermitage Health Center following an extended illness.

She was the daughter of the late Melvin and Bessie Treadway Bowling and was born in Carter County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Keller in 1986, a daughter, Ann Price; four brothers, Paul Bowling, Crawford Bowling, Clifford Bowling, Jack Bowling; two sisters, Claudia Oliver and Hildred Hensley.

Mrs. Keller was the former owner/operator of Keller's Grocery. She was also a former employee of Susie's Shoes. She loved her friends and family and she loved to garden and cook. She was a member of East Side Baptist Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Glenda Shook and her husband, Paul, Elizabethton; Carol Nave and her husband, Gary; Elizabethton; two sons, Jim Keller and his wife, Debbie, Elizabethton; Jack Keller and his wife, Barbara, Bluff City; twelve grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; a special son-in-law, Manuel Price. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. Keller will be conducted on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton with Rev. Sam Haynes officiating. Music will be under the direction of Gail Campbell, soloist. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Tuesday prior to the service.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Brooks Price, Brett Price, Michael Price, Dexter Price, Dakota Price, and Herman Price. Honorary pallbearers will be Jackie Tester, Mike Tester, Jimmy Tester, L. C. Tester and very special friends, Pauline Tester, Sherry Sheets, Brenda Reece, and Connie Tester. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 AM on Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Irsa married Paul Keller about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Paul (son of Lafter Keller and Minnie (Keller)) was born about 1911; died about 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ira married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Alice Elizabeth Oliver Markland, 77, gained her heavenly wings on Friday, August 20, 2021, at her residence. Alice was born in Elizabethton, Tenn., to the late Ira and Ida Oliver. Alice was a homemaker, loving grandmother, great-grandmother, and a great friend to many.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Violet Combs, and a grandson-in-law, Justin Branch.
Those left to cherish her wonderful memories are her husband of 20 years, Lide Markland; three sons, Allen Morris and Terry Morris, both of Elizabethton, and Keith Morris and wife Trish of Greeneville; two daughters, Elizabeth Freshour, of the home, and Patricia Morris of Hampton; two special babies, Andrew Tanner and Tiffany Tanner, of the home; a brother, Dennis Oliver and wife Teresa of Elizabethton; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Cassandra Morris, of the home, Melinda and Jonathan Branch, Kristina Height and husband Cody and kids, Kierah, Evangeline and Skyler, Terry Morris Jr. and wife Heather and child, Bentley, Frankie Morris and wife Jessica and kids, Lexi, Samuel and Dakota, Jacob Morris, Jared Campbell, Brandon Campbell and wife Jessica and kids, Jackson, Maggie and Molly, all of Elizabethton, and Cain and Alex of Greeneville; and two special friends, Nathaniel and Tillie Watson.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Kim Neilson, Israel Garcia, Samardia Missick and Amedisys Home Health Care for all their loving care and support during this difficult time.
A service to celebrate the life of Alice Elizabeth Oliver Markland will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 25, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Mark Grubb officiating. The family will receive friends between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the service. The graveside service and committal will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 26, in the Treadway Cemetery, Elizabethton. Active pallbearers will be Terry Morris Sr., Terry Morris Jr., Keith Morris, Ronnie King, Richard Canter and Frankie Morris. Honorary pallbearer will be Jacob Morris.