Jan Minton Gruber

Birth date: May 7, 1951 Death date: Sep 15, 2019

Jan Minton Gruber, 68, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Holston Valley Hospital.She was a native and lifelong resident of Kingsport.Jan graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School, Wake Forest University and the University of Georgia. She was a former employee of Tennessee Eastman in Corporate Communications.Jan was a member of Crossroads United Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading and gathering with friends and neighbors.She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Jean Minton Gruber.Those left to cherish her memory are her brother, Bruce Gruber and wife, Sandy; nieces, Kellye Henry and husband Todd and Tracey Sizemore and husband, Christopher; great nephews, Calvin Sizemore and Tim Sizemore; several cousins; special friends and neighbors.A Gathering of Remembrance will be from 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel.A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 3:00 pm with Pastor Randy Lantz officiating and a Eulogy given by her niece, Tracey Sizemore.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads United Methodist Church, 200 Bays Cove Trail, Kingsport, TN 37660.The care of Jan Gruber and her family has been entrusted to Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services.Read Obituary

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Judy Slagle

231w ago

I've known Jan for 30 years and just learned of her passing. She was a special friend and mentor, and I'll miss her terribly. My condolences to her brother and nieces. Judy Slagle

Denise Harris

238w ago

in honor of Jan.

Kelly’s and Tracy, I am so sorry about Jan. You are in my prayers, Denise Harris

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Marsha Fandl

239w ago

in honor of Jan.

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Anonymous

239w ago

Sent a Small Garden Dish to the Gruber family.

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Vanessa (Kasten)

239w ago

in honor of Jan.

I was so sad to hear of Jan's passing. She was a huge part of my pre-teen and teenage life, and a lot of what I learned from her, I still carry with me today. She was a smart, strong, successful role model to me. I only wish I had reconnected with her before her passing. Prayers and peace to your family.

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Brenda White Wright

Jan was an exceptional board member during the earlier years of Girls Incorporated. Her committed service and communications expertise were highly valued and appreciated. May God provide His amazing grace and comfort to her family and friends.

Martha Lawson

239w ago

I’m so sorry for your loss. Jan was an intelligent, talented and witty person. I consider myself lucky to have known and to have worked with her. (I find myself re-reading my post and wondering how Jan would have edited it!😊)

Steve Susan Harrington

239w ago

in honor of Jan.

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Steve Susan Harrington

239w ago

Our most sincere most sympathy to Bruce and the rest of the family.