Linda Speers05@Gmail.
in honor of Bessie.
Bessie Lois Livesay Miller
Birth date: Apr 26, 1929 Death date: Aug 20, 2017
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Lois Livesay Miller, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Holston Valley Medical Center.Lois was born on April 26, 1929, the oldest of seven children, to the late Grant and Madge Livesay. She was a long time member of Lynn Garden Baptist Church where she served in many positions. She had taught the senior ladies’ class (DORCUS), and had taught children’s classes for over 35 years. Lois’ family and church family were of great importance to her.She loved family gatherings, holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, and special events. Lois took great pride in growing flowers, gardening, and sharing fruits and vegetables with friends and neighbors.She was also preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, and the love of her life, M.D. Miller; brothers, Carl Livesay (Doris) and George Livesay; sister, Zelma Jean Livesay.Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Cathy Salley (Chris) of Blountville, TN, and Connie Cruzan of Kingsport, TN; grandsons, David Ball and Daniel Ball of Kingsport, TN; three great-grandchildren, Hunter, Peyton and Ivy also of Kingsport, TN; brother, Tom Livesay (Judy) of Johnson City, TN; sisters, Willa Dean Hurley (Ralph) of Sneedville, TN and Vivian White (Marion) of Kingsport, TN; sisters-in-law, Norma Livesay and Judy Livesay; many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors..The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until 5:30 pm on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Lynn Garden Baptist Church, 301 May Avenue, Kingsport, TN, 37665.A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 5:30 pm at Lynn Garden Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Meade officiating.A Committal Service will follow in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel of Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services. Pallbearers will be the Deacons of Lynn Garden Baptist Church.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lynn Garden Baptist Church, 301 May Avenue, Kingsport, TN, 37665.The care of Lois Livesay Miller and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.Read Obituary
Barbara Eddie Creger
in honor of Bessie.
Barbara
What a wonderful, beautiful lady! Praying for the family during this most difficult time. I always look to see if she's home when I go down Stone Drive. I'm glad we got in a few visits this year. Thinking of y'all. Love you.
Sandi Williamssc
Prayers with you and your family. So sorry to hear this news. She was always such a beautiful lady and wonderful role model for any young person. Especially me, I remember staying with you all when I was younger and how she treated me like one of her own children. Such great memories. Love to you all, Sandi Williams
Larry Sturgill
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Jessica Hall
I loved her cooking she always made you feel welcome in her home I'm gonna miss her something terrible
Dottie Schreck
Perfect, or at least we thought she was. At so many things. From a hug when you came in her door to the kindest word just when you needed it, Lois truly was an amazing lady. Strong, yes she was strong through so many things!
She was strong in love for MD, for her daughters, her grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as her the rest of her family. Above all else, Lois gave the gift of love to all of us.
She was a strong teacher, a Sunday School teacher to so many. A teacher to her daughters in how to be amazing women. An example to us all in how to live and love.
She was an encourager, in so many ways. An expert at so many things and yet she always made you feel like you were the special one. To a new mother a great support, to a young lady searching for love, great advice and example and to our mother, not just a cousin but her best friend.
A friend to so many, who couldn’t help but want to be her friend? Who didn’t fall in love with her instantly?
She was an amazing hostess, No matter who you were, you never left her home hungry. How many of us did she feed and feed and feed? She truly believed in, “I was hungry and you fed me.” Who knew you could put so much love and care into a meal? Lois did!
She lifted her voice to God, in song and in prayer. So many memories of hearing her sing at family reunions or at the piano. Her testimony was in being a living example not in harsh words or deed.
She lived a life that was pleasing to God, pleasing to her family and pleasing to others. To so many, she made a difference. For our family, we feel so fortunate to have spent every moment we spent with her and blessed for knowing her.
The Gray Brewer Family: Gray, Elizabeth (Preston), Lyle Jr. (Takae), Dottie (Steve), Deatri, Michelle (Dennis), Melissa, David, Naomi, Emma and Logan
Terry Kindle
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Vicki Wallen
Cathy and Connie: I've known your mom, since she was my third grade Sunday School teacher. Many years later she was also my Sunday School teacher in the young adult class, so I was blessed to have her twice for a teacher. We served together on the church directory committee once. That was fun. Later when I met my future husband, I found out that they had been neighbors. She was always gracious and kind, and she never stopped serving her Lord. I hope that I can do the same. Praying that God will comfort both of you and your families! In His Love, Vicki
Vicki Wallen
in honor of Bessie.
Oak Hill
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The Staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.