Dorothy Ruth Deal, 87, Bristol, obit; d/o Joseph & Grace Keller Holland
Dorothy Ruth Deal, 87, passed away Friday, December 7,
2012, at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital.
She was born July 22, 1925, to Joseph and Grace Keller
Holland. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Her
love of children was shown by her many years of teaching
Child Evangelism, Children's Church and backyard Bible clubs.
She was a godly example to all of her grandchildren, great-
grandchildren and nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
She is survived by daughters, Carolyn Hackler and husband
Glenn, Deborah Sykes and husband Larry, and Penelope Vires
and husband Jeffrey; sons, Hoyt C. Deal Jr. and wife
Leticia, and Stephen J. Deal and wife Ahmie; and sister,
Brenda Whitney.
The family would like to say thank you to Amedisys and W3
Wilcox Hall for their compassionate care of their mother.
The family will receive friends, Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
prior to the service.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m., Wednesday,
December 12, 2012, in Akard Funeral Home chapel, with the
Rev. Austin Cook officiating. Pallbearers will be Craig
Hackler, Michael Deal, Christopher Sykes, Garry Jenkins,
Marcus Vires, Lukas Salyer, Stefan Hackler, and Shawn Deal.
Honorary pallbearer will be Jason Deal.
The committal and interment will follow in Tri-Cities
Memorial Gardens.
Those desiring may make memorials to the charity of their
choice. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at
[email protected]
Akard Funeral Home, 1912 West State St., Bristol, TN
(423) 989-4800, is serving the Deal family.
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