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Carol Gilreath Obituary
May 27, 1938 -
November 14, 2024
CHURCH HILL - Carol Lynch Gilreath, 86, passed away on November 14, 2024, after a brief, courageous battle with cancer.
Carol was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 27, 1938, to her parents, Horace and Alice (Powers) Lynch. She retired in 1999 from Holston Valley Medical Center after 40 years of service. Carol was a long-time member of Church Hill Methodist Church and after her retirement, she gave her service as Parish Nurse to the church for many years. One of her many accomplishments was the organization and management of the Church Hill Children's Health Fair for many years. Carol was so proud that through this event, she helped provide health care services for hundreds of children in this area. Carol was also an avid cook with a sizeable collection of cookbooks. She enjoyed sharing her wonderful food creations with others, especially at family gatherings or special events.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas "Tom" Gilreath; and her brother, Richard Lynch.
Carol is lovingly survived by her daughters, Melissa "Missy" Teague (Curtis), and Amy Gilreath; grandchildren, Wesley Teague (Kaela), and Courtney Edwards (Joseph); great grandchildren, Sullivan and Harrison Teague, and Charleston Edwards; brothers, Glenn "Skip" Lynch (Rona) and Roman Lynch (Lynn) as well as several nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 PM on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Johnson-Arrowood Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel with Heath Davidson officiating. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Church Hill Memory Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Joseph Edwards, Dana Gilreath, Jimbo Gilreath, Greg Hammond, Jason Jones, and Mark Leonard. Honorary Pallbearers are Glenn Edward Lynch, Kenneth Gilreath and Lenard Gilreath. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home by 12:45 PM to go in procession.
The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice for their loving and kind care. A memorial in Carol's memory can be made to Church Hill Methodist Church.
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Dinah Hale Neeley
June 10, 2025
My condolences to her family.
Linda Wright
November 22, 2024
My condolences and prayers to the family of Carol Gilreath. I worked with Carol at Holston Valley. A very good nurse/person. I was not a nurse, but I worked on the floor as secretary and in Medical Records and this is where I came in contact with Carol. Rest in peace Carol. We love you and will miss you!!
Robin Wilson
November 18, 2024
I knew Carol from working with her at Holston Valley Medical Center many years ago in the early '80s - 90s. She was always smiling or laughing. Such a pleasure to know. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Carrie Johnson
November 17, 2024
Girls I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I knew her for many tears at Holston Valley. We had lots in common and enjoyed talking abut them. Have missed her since our retirement . I will keep you in my prayers. Love Carrie Johnson
Sarah Walters
November 15, 2024
Sarah McCoy Walters, who was friends with Carol since going to nursing school at Ft Sanders and then worked with Carol at Holston Valley, and knew Tom from HDC, sends her prayers to the family.
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