May Pierce

May married Lionel Vandeventer on 10 Sep 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lionel (son of James Cameron Vandeventer and Mary "Mollie" (Vandeventer)) was born on 8 Jun 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Nov 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Edith Williams, 86, of Elizabethton passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018, at Hillview Health Center after a lengthy illness.

She was a native of Carter County. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, Kyle Williams, February 4, 2006, a grandson Walter Slagle, her parents Lionel and May Pierce Vandeventer, a sister Pearl Hilman and a brother Arlin Vandeventer. Mrs. Williams was a homemaker and always enjoyed helping her husband on the farm. She was a member of Biltmore Baptist Church.

She is survived by three daughters; Diana Hodge and her husband, Hugh, May Slagle and her husband, Walt, and Kay Rowland and her husband, Gordon; two grandsons Travis Rowland and his wife, Christy, Nathan Hodge and his fiancé Crystal Rowe and one granddaughter Charity Rowland Gunn; one great-grandson; Bryson Rowland; three great-granddaughters; Caitlyn and Breanna Gunn and Maggie Rowland. A brother, Floyd Vandeventer and several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family would like to thank the staff at Hillview Health Center for their care of our mom and also her brother Floyd Vandeventer and the ladies from Pleasant Beach Baptist Church who frequently visited with our mom.

Funeral services for Mrs. Williams will be conducted at 1 pm Tuesday, February 6, 2018, in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Fowler officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 1 pm.

Interment will follow the funeral service at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be friends and family. Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Harper and Tyler Hyder.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alz

Edith married Kyle J. Williams on 17 Jun 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Kyle (son of Kyle Williams and Villa (Williams)) was born on 13 Aug 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Feb 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Pearl Hilman, age 84, of Elizabethton went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 from her residence.

Pearl was a native of Carter County, born on March 18, 1932, to the late Lionel and Mae Pierce Vandeventer.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Hilman on February 20, 2005; her brother, Arlan Vandeventer; and her precious grandson, Matthew Russell on December 13, 2013.

Pearl retired from Levi Strauss and Company as a seamstress and was a homemaker. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was loved and cherished by all that knew her. She was a loyal and faithful servant of the Lord and was a charter member of Wayside Baptist Church of Johnson City. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, ceramics and cake decorating.

Those left to cherish her memory, include her daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Rick Ashworth, of Johnson City and Brenda and Donnie Persinger, of Elizabethton; her son, Rev. Steve Hilman, of the home; a brother, Floyd Vandeventer and wife Barbara, of Elizabethton; and her sister, Edith Williams, of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews, along with her special friend, Myrtle Pierce, of Elizabethton, also survive.

The family respectfully requests your presence at a funeral service to honor and celebrate the life of Mrs. Pearl Hilman to be conducted at 7:00 PM on Friday, June 24, 2016, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with her son, Rev. Steve Hilman and Rev. Jack Maupin, officiating. Music will be provided by her son, Rev. Steve Hilman. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Friday; or at the residence at any time.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Larry Davis, Brian Grindstaff, Justin Loudermilk, Charles Henson, Allen Moody, and Darrell Vandeventer. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Wayside Baptist Church. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton at 10:15 AM on Saturday to go in procession.

Pearl married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]