Mrs. Iva Nell Wheat, age 87, Jonesborough, formerly of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Four Oaks Healthcare Center.
Mrs. Wheat was born in Scott County Virginia, and lived the majority of her life in Kingsport, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Wrightley K. and Polly Rhoton Lane. She was preceded in death by her husband William Paul Wheat, a son Richard Wayne Wheat, a sister Edith K. Darnell (Aunt Edie), and two brothers, Rev. James Lane and Danny Hammond.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, David (Linda) and Steve (Tonya) Wheat, both of Jonesborough, three grandsons, Tony Wheat, Michael Wheat, and Brian Wheat; three Granddaughters, Traci Rhodes, Nicole Brody, Malinda Wheat and Candy Rodey and several great grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Staff of Four Oaks Healthcare Center for their wonderful loving care of our mother.
Funeral services will be conducted 12:30 pm Friday, July 12, 2019 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy ‘Skip” Sullivan officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:30-12:30 pm Friday prior to the service. Interment services will follow at Mountain Home National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be family & friends.
05/01/2023
Vanessa Harless Puckett
The Harless Family is heartbroken to hear about Mrs. Wheat passing. She was a dear lady and my Mom, Lorine always loved her so much. Mrs. Wheat was such a beautiful lady inside and out.
07/16/2019
Margaret Fogleman
Nell attended our Widow/Widowers Fellowship at Salem UMC for several months until she had to leave the towers. It was always a joy to see her enter the door with that contagious smile and such a sweet personality. We have tried to minister to her with cards letting her know how much she was loved and missed. We will have a Remembrance Service in February for all the members we have lost this year. You will receive an invitation.
Steve I'm so sorry for your loss.. I loved your
Mother she was very special to so many.. Not much
one can say, so I'll simply say I'm praying for
you and your family. Thanks for sharing that
precious soul with us all... ❤
Steve, Tonya and Brian,
I am so sorry for your lose. She was an amazing
women and I was privileged to know her. One of the
most powerful things of her was her love for her
Son's and Grandchildren. Her smile was infectious.
My prayer's and love for your family.
Angie Eades
David, prayers for comfort, strength and peace for you and
your family in the days ahead. If we can do anything for you all
let us know. Becky. Debbie, Angela, Lynn, Brenda
She was an amazing lighthearted woman who loved
and adored so many. She always had a way of
making me smile and laugh. I have her laugh as
well! I will miss you Mammaw and will see you on
the better side. Love on pappaw for me!
