Dorothy Boyer Bevins

Dorothy Boyer Bevins, 94, Kingsport, died of natural causes on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Brookhaven Manor. Born in Erwin, TN, she came to Kingsport in the late 1930's and worked at the Blue Ridge Glass Company from 1939-1945. She was a graduate of the Unicoi County High School and the Johnson City Business College. Dorothy's last employment was as a secretary with First Christian Church. She was a long time member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church and an active member of the Greer Sunday School Class.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Haston C. Bevins.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Mike C. Bevins and wife, Angela of Charleston, SC; daughter, Pam K. Bevins of Kingsport; granddaughter, Rebekah M. Bevins of Charleston, SC; two nieces, one nephew and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

The family will receive friends on Monday, October 27, 2014 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at First Broad Street United Methodist Church. The funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. with The Rev. Jack P. Weikel officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain Home National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Broad Street United Methodist Church, 100 E. Church Circle, Kingsport, TN 37660.

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