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Beatrice Mae Scism Meade

May 1, 1932 — August 1, 2015

Beatrice Mae Scism Meade

Beatrice Mae Scism Meade, 83, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a very kind and loving mother to her children, and a wonderful mawmaw to her grandchildren.

She lived a life of serving others, working as a Nurse's Aide, and later, taking care of Congressman Jimmy Quillen and his wife, Cecille. Through her work, she was able to travel and meet a variety of people and attended the inaugurations of two Presidents. During her later years, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Beatrice was preceded in death by her mother, Bessie Frye; her father, Charlie Scism; and her sister, Willie L. Westmoreland.

She is survived by her daughter, Jan Meade and fiancé, Ted Cross; sons, Gary R. Meade and wife, Sherry, Dr. Alan Meade and wife, Teresa, and Bradley R. Meade, all of Kingsport; sister, Mildred Shuler and husband, Lon; twelve grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport. The service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Dr. Steve Hooper officiating.

The graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Oak Hill Memorial Park, with family serving as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 4660 Old Broadway Knoxville, TN.

The family would like to say a special "Thank you" to Dr. Chris Neglia and the staff at Wellmont Holston Valley for the tender care given to our mom.


Cemetery Details

Oak Hill Memorial Park
800 Truxton Drive
Kingsport, TN, 37660

Visitation

AUG 4. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes

117 E. Charlemont Ave.

Kingsport, TN, US, 37660

[email protected]

http://www.hamlettdobson.com

Funeral Service

AUG 4. 7:00 PM

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes

117 E. Charlemont Ave.

Kingsport, TN, US, 37660

[email protected]

http://www.hamlettdobson.com

Graveside Service

AUG 5. 11:00 AM

Oak Hill Memorial Park

800 Truxton Drive

Kingsport, TN, US, 37660

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