Nancy Suiter Kilgore

Nancy Suiter Kilgore, 80, of Kingsport, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, following a brief illness. Born in Bland County, Virginia, Nancy had lived in Kingsport for most of her life. Nancy was Valedictorian of the 1955 class of Lynn View High School. She held various jobs including Holston Valley Community Hospital, Pathology Associates, John Smith Porsche-Audi-BMW, and Kingsport City Schools. After her retirement, Nancy worked part-time at Décor Exchange. Nancy was a lifelong member of First Christian Church in Kingsport and served on various committees. Nancy was a faithful follower of our Lord. She had a great love for God's creation, other people, and all animals. She looked forward to being met at Heaven's Gate by her son, Kenie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel D. and Ruby "Peg" White Suiter; and her son, Kenneth "Kenie" Wayne Kilgore. Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, C. William "Bill" Kilgore; daughter, Karen L. Kilgore; brother- and sister-in-law James "Jim" L. and Sandra Dean Kilgore; nephew, Matthew "Matt" Dean Kilgore; several cousins; and very special cousins Thelma Lee Porter and Rudy Greer. The family wishes to express appreciation to Dr. Rebekah Cote for her loving friendship and care. Much thanks also to Wellmont Hospice RN's Melissa and Heather and CNA's Iva and Skye. A remembrance service will be held at 7:30 pm on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, in the sanctuary at First Christian Church, Kingsport, TN with Minister Phipp Sams officiating. A Gathering of Friends will be from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the Church Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to First Christian Church of Kingsport, 106 E. Charlemont St., Kingsport TN or to a local animal rescue organization. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Kilgore family.