Carol Blevins

Carol Blevins, 75, of Church Hill, went to be Jesus and her heavenly Family after a long hard fought illness on Tuesday (September 12, 2017) at her residence. Carol was born on July 16, 1942 in Glade Springs, VA. She graduated with a B.S. Degree in elementary education grades 1-9. She also received minors in English, History, and lacked a few hours in obtaining her Master's Degree. She attended Hiwassee College, Brevard Engineering, ETSU, and Union College. Mrs. Blevins worked for the Hawkins County School System for 31 years as a teacher and coached girl's basketball (grades 5-8) proudly being county champs for 5 years. She was former president of East Hawkins County Lions Club. Carol loved working in flowers, in her garden, and decorating. She especially loved to play sports, having played softball for many years when moving to Church Hill. She played in Carters Valley, McPheeters Bend, Holliston Mills, Dodge Alliance, and TEC. Many times on Sunday, she would change clothes in the car after church to make it on time for a game. She was a good Christian Lady who was an active member of Tabernacle Baptist Church for over 40 years having taught in Sunday School and Children's Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Roberta Owens; a sister, Jo Donnelly; her brother, Douglas Owens. Left to cherish her memory, are her husband of 42 years, Richard Blevins; a step-son (whom she loved as hers) Brian Blevins and wife, Kay; a grandson, Austin Blevins; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Danielle Bourg, Scott Donnelly, Kristi Schorr, and sister-in-law, Kim Williams all supplied time, effort, and sacrifice to help during her illness. Special friends to her in teaching for over 25 years were Betty Sharp, Rita Smith, Eileen Collins, and Phyllis Marshall. A visitation will be held on Thursday (September 14, 2017) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill or friends may also call anytime at the residence. A funeral service will be conducted on Friday (September 15, 2017) at 12:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Dr. Cecil Sturgill, officiating. Music will be provided by Mike Wright. An entombment service will follow the funeral at Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Springs, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to be sent to Tabernacle Baptist Church Missionary Fund, 1444 Bloomingdale Road, Kingsport, TN 37660. Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill is serving the Blevins family.