Edna Louise Carrier

Edna Louise Carrier Edna Louise Carrier, 94, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, at NHC health Center, Johnson City, Tenn., after a long illness. She was born in Bluff City, Tenn., on April 23, 1916, to the late Albert E. and Cora Harkleroad Carrier. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by brother, Kenneth Carrier; and sister, Margaret Nell Jones. Miss Carrier is survived by a brother, Harvey L. Carrier and his wife, Betsy, of Bluff City; a sister-in-law, Betty Carrier, also of Bluff City; nieces, Carole Bell, Bristol Virginia, Paulette Carrier, Bluff City, Tenn., Amanda Anderson, Roanoke, Va.; and one nephew, James M. "Jimmy' Jones, of Bluff City. Also surviving are grand-nephews, Wayne L. Bell Jr., Brian and Cory Armstrong, Ian and Benjamin Anderson; and grand- nieces, Allison Dillard, Jennifer and Anna Armstrong, Cora Beth and Katie Jane Anderson; and grand-grand-nephews, Ethan and Andrew Dillard. Also surviving is her faithful and devoted care-giver and friend, Lawrence Jones; and her dear, precious neighbor of almost 70 years, Peggy Greenway Rutsis. Louise lived her entire lifetime in Bluff City where she was a long-time active member of the Bluff City Methodist Church. She excelled as a basketball star while in high school, leading her team to regional championships for three consecutive years. She graduated from East Tennessee State University, then known as East Tennessee State Teacher' College. After graduating from college, she served as an elementary teacher in the Sullivan County School System. After her teaching career, she joined Tennessee Eastman Corporation in Kingsport, Tenn., where she worked in the purchasing department until her retirement in 1981. After retirement, Louise contributed to her community by helping establish the Beatification Club which oversaw the creation of the scenic riverside park and pavilion, and the planting of numerous flowers. She held the distinction of being one of the oldest living members of the Bluff City Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school classes for many years. She had a keen interest in history and genealogy. She entertained countless people with her story-telling, filled with vivid, colorful details. She was a skilled bridge player for many years, and continued to follow the daily bridge newspaper column well into her nineties. She will be missed by her family, neighbors, and many friends. Services will be held at the Tetrick Funeral Home in Bluff City, Tenn., on Thursday evening, Dec. 9, 2010, at 7 p.m. Friends will be received between 6. and 7 p.m. A eulogy will be delivered by Dr. Ronald Carrier. Graveside services will be held on Friday morning, Dec. 10, at Bluff City Morning View Cemetery at 11 a.m. Active pallbearers will be Herman Carrier, Arthur G. Carrier, Edmond Carrier, Melvin K. Carrier, Phillip H. Carrier, Brian Armstrong, James Good and Mike Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Green, J.C. Akard, John Weaver, Lyle Henson, Steve Morris, Lawrence Jones and Ricky Frederick. Pallbearers, family and friends are ask to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bluff City Morning View Cemetery Association, Inc., 1074 Silver Grove Road, Bluff City, TN 37618. Condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and signing the guestbook. Tetrick Funeral Home - Bluff City Chapel is serving the family. Phone 423-538-7131.