Elizabeth L. Barnette

Elizabeth L. Barnette, 62, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Holston Valley Hospital after a brief illness.She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport.Elizabeth enjoyed traveling and loved spending time with her family. She was a member of the Christian Life Center.She was preceded in death by her parents, Caldwell and Lilly Lane Gillenwater; sister, Wanda Oaks; brothers, Bill Gillenwater, L.C. Gillenwater, Homer Gillenwater and Carroll Gillenwater. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Chad Barnette; grandson, Noah; sisters, Shirley Dixon (Leonard), Shelby Thacker (Charlie), Peggy Bailey, Nellie Hutson (Tommy) and JoAnne France (Jason); brothers, Fred Gillenwater, J.C. Gillenwater (Jewel) and Norman Gillenwater; Chad’s father, Roger Barnette; several nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel.A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2:00 pm with Pastor Andy Sensabaugh and Pastor Leonard Dixon officiating.The Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 pm, Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Oak Hill Memorial Park in the Garden of Last Supper. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.oakhillfh.comThe care of Elizabeth Barnette and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services.Read Obituary