Betty "Jean" George

Betty “Jean” George, 89 of Kingsport passed away peacefully on April 29th after years of declining health. Jean was born in the back of a store in Bean Station, Tennessee, the daughter of Charlie and Beaulah (Lovin) Livesay. She grew up in Kingsport, graduated from Lynn View High School and then went to work at Eastman. Jean married Bill George on August 24, 1956 and she worked a variety of Civil Service Jobs on Air Force bases while he was serving in the Military. She loved bowling, playing bridge and just being around people, she never met a stranger. Jean was a member of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Ben and Daton Livesay and sisters Delphia Stiner and Bernece Rhoten.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Bill George; daughter, Jeri George; son, Darby George and daughter-in-law Christy; granddaughters, Amber Patterson and Hanna George; grandson, Bo George; great grandsons, Lake and Sean Clendenin and Jackson Cody; along with several nieces and nephews.

Special thanks go to Gentiva Hospice and to her neighbor Carmen Bungalong for the loving care they provided.

The family will receive friends at Carter Trent Funeral Home in downtown Kingsport on Friday, May 1st from 5-7pm. A funeral service will follow with Rev. Chris Brown officiating.

Entombment will be Monday, May 4th at 11am in Mausoleum #3 at East Lawn Memorial Park. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:50am.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport is serving the George family.