Vesta Margaruirite McQueen

Vesta married Elmer Godfrey Rash on 29 Nov 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elmer (son of Lindsey Reynolds Rash and Amanda Nidiffer) was born on 20 Apr 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Carl Lindsay “Lynn” Rash, 79, Elizabethton, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Known by most in the community as “Big Lynn,” he was born on the Rash family farm in the Blue Springs Community on July 10, 1943 and spent his whole life enjoying being a Carter County farmer.
Lynn was a 1963 graduate of Elizabethton High School. In addition to farming, he also had a long career as a semi truck driver, where he retired from Wal-Mart in 2007.
Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Vesta McQueen Rash; three sisters, Edna Rash, Ruth Estep and Pamela Gardner; and two brothers, William “Billy” Rash and Harvey Rash.
Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Louise Rash; his son and farming buddy, Carl Lindsay Rash II “Little Lynn” and wife Tammy; his daughter, Linda McClure and husband Mitchell; a step-son, Jerry Taylor and wife Robin; a brother, John Rash; and a sister, Patricia Rash; along with a wonderful family of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers were his grandsons, Andrew and Scott Heuiser, Josh Jones, Ezekiel McClure, Josh and Casey Taylor.

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Pamela (Pam) Ann Rash Gardner passed away peacefully at Sycamore Shoals Hospital on Saturday, May 1, 2021 following a courageous battle with cancer. Pam was born on June 10, 1953. She was a graduate of Unaka High School and Carson Newman College. She resided in Hampton, TN. She worked as a social worker for the Department of Human Services and later served as the Director of Adult Day Services for over 20 years. As the director of Adult Day Services, she served the community by caring for the elderly population. She was a faithful member of Valley Forge Christian Church, where she taught Sunday School, Bible School and sang in the church choir for over 20 years. Pam was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill Gardner and her parents, Edna Rash, Vesta Rash and Elmer Rash, her sister, Ruth Rash Estep and brothers, Harvey Rash and William (Billy) Rash.

Survivors include her devoted daughters, Joy Anne Gardner and Marci Lynne Gardner and son-in-law, Alvin Shook. Her sister, Patricia Rash and brothers Lindsay Rash and John Rash and two special nieces, Linda McClure, and Cindy Estep Gilmore and one special nephew, Lindsay Rash II. As well as many other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family would like to extend a special “Thank you” to the nurses and staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

At her request there will be no funeral service.