Scarlett Kidd Obituary
Scarlett J. Jones Kidd, 71, of Kingsport, passed Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Kingsport, she lived here most of her life. Scarlett was a journeyman electrician and a graduate of Sullivan West High School. She was a fan of the UT Vols and NASCAR.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Kidd; parents, J. Amos and Lula Jones; baby boy, Stoney, L. Fickle; and brother, Jerald N. Jones.
Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Gilliam and husband, Jeff; brother, J. Larry Jones (Brenda); sister, Nora M. Jones; step-grandson, Rion Gilliam; step-granddaughters, Kendell Gilliam and Railynn Gilliam; special friend, Tressa Gilliam; honorary grandchildren, Kayle M. Gibson, Payton S. Gibson and Karsyn B. Gibson; several nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express thanks and gratitude to the ICU nurses, respiratory therapist, and hospice staff for their great care. Also, a special thank you to Dr. Claudia Cox.
The family will receive friends from 2-3:00 pm on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport, or anytime at the home of Tressa Gilliam. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 pm with Pastor Eddie Whitley officiating.
A private burial will be held at East Lawn Memorial Park.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jeff Jones, Jeremy Jones, Andy Jones, Troy Gilliam, Jeff Gilliam, Brian Ellis, Rick Earnest, Rion Gilliam and Zachery Gilliam.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
117 E. Charlemont Avenue PO Box 27, Kingsport, TN 37662
People and places connected with Scarlett
Recent Obituaries
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Scarlett Kidd's name
How to support Scarlett's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Scarlett Kidd's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more