Mrs. Roberta Ann (Geanangel) Redman, age 89, Johnson City, passed away peacefully Monday, April 8, 2024, at NHC Healthcare of Johnson City. She was known as “Nana” to her family, and sometimes affectionately called “The Queen.”

Roberta was born September 28, 1934, to the late Ivan & Cleota Albin Geanangel of Hopedale, Ohio. She married the love of her life, Glenn Redman in October of 1952, and together they had five children, then she lost Glen to cancer in October of 1969. In January 1977, she made the move to Johnson City, Tennessee at the request of her daughter, Tammy. She has been an influence in the area ever since.

A well-loved member of First Christian Church, Johnson City, she attended the “Win-A-Couple” Sunday School Class and served in a variety of ministries. These included, Adult Choir, Appalachian Christian Village Worship accompanist, and Sunday Preschool music leader.

Roberta was a member of the American Cancer Society where she fought for legislation to curb secondhand smoke and ban smoking in public places. As a cancer survivor she participated in numerous ACS fundraising events.

She was a lover of the Arts and was involved in the National Jonesborough Storytelling and ALM of Milligan, as well as supporting local music and theatrical productions, concerts, and events.

Roberta also maintained a career as an Administrative Assistant for several companies until the age of 72, retiring from Premier Industries in Erwin, Tennessee.

She enjoyed several years as a Charter Resident of Everlan Senior Living Johnson City where she made several wonderful friends.

She is survived by her five loving children, Gary Redman (Sue), Conroe, Texas, Tammy Redman, Johnson City, Tennessee, Barry Redman (Suzi), Gray, Tennessee, Dan Redman (Mary), Jonesborough, Tennessee, and Christopher Redman (Kelly), Hockley, Texas; eleven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; niece, Tina Roberts (Neil), Canton, Ohio; as well as great nieces and nephews.

A special thanks to the wonderful staff at NHC Healthcare of Johnson City, specifically the family appreciates the work of Dr. Bowling, Vanessa, Christy and the CNA’s and maintenance teams of Stations Two and Four.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 12, 2024, at Mountain Home National Cemetery with Dr. Donald Mushaymunda and Dr. Gene Wiggington officiating. Friends may come by Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home from 9:00 am-1:00 pm Friday prior to the graveside to view and sign the register book.

Grandsons will serve as active pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Downtown Christian Church, 335 E. Main St. Johnson City, TN 37601, or the American Cancer Society 871 Weisgarber Rd. Knoxville, TN 37909.