Betty McCracken

Betty McCracken

Betty McCracken Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 9, 2009.
Betty Willard McCracken BRISTOL, Va. Betty Willard McCracken, 38, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, from her residence. She was born in Rochester, N.Y., a daughter of the late Linda Rowe Willard Whittenburg and Howard Willard, and moved to Bristol in 1984. She was a graduate of Virginia High School and was a nursing assistant at Bristol Nursing Home and Cambridge House and the unit secretary on 2 West Bristol Regional Medical Center. She attended Genesis Free Will Baptist Church in Kingsport. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her grandparents; nephew, Matthew Abelseth; and brother-in-law, Jerry Flannagan. She leaves behind her husband, Verlin McCracken; children, Misty McCracken, Anthony McCracken, Courtney McCracken, and Chad McCracken; father, Howard Willard and wife Reaba; sisters, Ann Tillison and friend Lee Canter, Bonnie Flannagan, and Leslie Posey and husband Nathan; step-brother, Robert Sullivan and wife Kathy; stepsister, Angie Holt and husband Randall; friends, Robin Hayden and Marsha Ryan; several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday morning, Dec. 12, 2009, at 11 o'clock in Genesis Free Will Baptist Church, 1044 New Beason Well Road, Kingsport, TN, with Pastor Jennings Dotson and Rev. Roger Ball officiating. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.BlevinsCares.com Mrs. McCracken and her family were assisted by Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services.

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December 16, 2009

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December 15, 2009

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December 13, 2009

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Sandra Morgan

December 16, 2009

My heart goes out to you and your family. Call me if you need to talk 676 0145. I love you! Sandy

Jennifer Young

December 15, 2009

It has been a long time since I last you. I cant believe I am reading this was just thinking a week or so ago about finding you and adding you to my facebook page. My heart goes out to all your family and friends I know You will be missed greatly.

December 13, 2009

Chad and family I am sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one.You and you family are in my thoughts and prayers.Your Friend,Scottie Malloy (Bristol,Virginia)

Tammy (Kestner) Goodson

December 11, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

December 9, 2009

To all the family.So sorry to hear about Betty our thoughts and prayers are with all of you . we love you all! Chester & Kay

Evelyn Mallory

December 9, 2009

Verlin Misty Anthony Courtney Chad Brother Doug Sister Slyvia Sister Becky Cayla Phillips,
You Are In My Prayers, So Sorry The Loss Of Your Loved One. If I can do anything please let me know. Verlin Misty Anthony Courtney Chad Just Keep In your Heart Of All the Good things And the Great Times you spent with Your Wife And Mother. And To help comfort you some just Think About that you will get to see her again in Heaven.
Your Friend Always In Christ
Sister Evelyn Mallory

cathy dowell

December 9, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Carol Graczyk

December 9, 2009

Verlin Misty Anthony Courtney Chad Brother Doug Sister Slyvia Sister Becky Phillips & Cayla,
My Heart And Prayers go out to you During this great Time Of A Loss Of A Loved One. I'm here for you If you need me, If There's Anything I can Do Please Contact Me.But Just Remember Verlin Misty Anthony Courtney & Chad she's In Heaven with no more Suffering Or Pain And You Will Be Seeing Her again Someday.
Your Friend In Christ
Carol Graczyk

RHONDA DYE DICKEY

December 9, 2009

HOWARD AND REABA SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND KNOW YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS. I LOVE YOU BOTH RHONDA

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