Eva Leonard Ketron

Eva Mildred Leonard Ketron, 77, of the Bloomingdale community of Kingsport, grew her angel wings on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 6:24 a.m. surrounded by her family. She was born on February 7, 1939 in Virginia to the late A.P. and Martha Leonard. She spent the majority of her life in Kingsport with the love of her life, the late Alfred "Doc" Ketron where they raised their four children and granddaughter. She was a Sullivan County school bus driver for many years and was a faithful member of Freedom Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Alfred "Doc" Ketron; her brothers, Narvel and Lester Leonard. She is survived by her two sons, Eddie Ketron and wife Melissa of Bell Buckle, TN and Teddy Ketron and wife Debbie of Kingsport; two daughters, Jackie Lindsay and fiancée Keith Minor and Penny Ketron and friend Michael both of Kingsport; her granddaughter she raised Heather Castle and husband Michael of Kingsport; five grandchildren, Aaron Ketron and wife Heather of Kingsport, Sarah Swain and husband Dave of Huntsville, AL, Christopher Harvey and wife Chelsea of Johnson City, Heath Ketron of Bell Buckle, TN and Daniel Ketron and wife Kendra of Kingsport; eight great grandchildren whom she called her "angel babies", Blake, Caden, Josiah, Piper, Gracie, Chloe, Emerie, and Marlo; three sisters, Thelma Lee Woods, Juanita Hicks and Madge Garland; along with several nieces and nephews; her special friend, Brandy Lane. In honor of Eva's wishes a special memorial service will be held later in the spring time, her favorite time of the year. All are welcome to visit her home and share their love with the family anytime. Special thanks to Amedysis Hospice care and Joanie and Christene for the great care they provided. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Ketron family.