Helen Meredith Obituary

KINGSPORT - Helen Marie Meredith, of Kingsport TN, went to heaven to be with the Lord on Wednesday March 6, 2024, surrounded by her family and her pastor. She was 92 years old.

Helen was born in Casey County Kentucky. She was the oldest daughter of William and Ethel Patton.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Marvin Meredith; brothers, Nathaniel Patton and Herman Patton; sisters, Linda Sue Patton, Hilda Ellis, Thelma Garcia, and Shirley Hansford; brothers-in-law, Junior Meredith and Charles Meredith; and sister-in-law, Merlene Lake.

She is survived by her son, Dr. Gerald Meredith and daughter-in-law, Diana, of Kingsport, TN; daughter, Sherry Meredith Munger and son-in-law, Dr. Ted Munger IV of Allen, TX; grandson, Jason Meredith (Carolina) of Kingsport, TN; granddaughter, Jessie Smith (Tyler) of Nashville, TN; sweet great-granddaughter, Maria Diana Meredith; brother, Dr. Paul Patton (Carol) of Columbia, KY; sister, Wanda Frederick (Garry) of Cincinnati, OH; sister-in-law, Carole Meredith of Danville, KY and numerous loved nieces and nephews.

Helen married Marvin Meredith in 1948 and embarked on a life of service to her country as a Navy wife, keeping their home safe while her husband was deployed as a combat medical corpsman in Korea and Vietnam and during numerous missions at sea. They had been married for 73 years. Marvin was the love of her life, and the family is comforted in knowing that they are now reunited for eternity.

Helen was dedicated to children's education and served as Director of First Baptist Church of Mt. Healthy Day Care in Cincinnati, Ohio for over 20 years.

In addition to keeping up with her family, Helen enjoyed visiting the beaches in South Carolina and watching Cincinnati Reds and Bengals games.

Helen was a doting grandmother and took great pleasure in watching her grandchildren grow up. She and her husband Marvin were thrilled with the birth of their only great-grandchild, "Madi," and thoroughly enjoyed the time they spent with her.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until 12:30 pm on Friday, March 15, 2024, in the chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home, Kingsport, TN.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 12:30 pm with Dr. Marvin Cameron and Dr. Paul Patton officiating.

Entombment will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park in the Chapel Mausoleum.

The family would like to thank Dr. Ronna New, HMG Primary Care Provider, and sends special thanks to Dr. Keitz, Dr. George, Nurses Brynna and Matt and the entire Emergency Room team at Indian Path Hospital for the exceptional care provided to our mother and grandmother in her final hours.

Donations may be made to First Baptist Church Kingsport, 200 W. Church Circle, Kingsport, TN 37660.

To share memories and condolences with the family please visit www.oakhillfh.com

The care of Helen Marie Meredith has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.