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Louise Harrison Obituary
KINGSPORT - Louise (Lou) Harrison, 76, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord, Monday, November 27, 2023. Louise was a longtime member of Hermon United Methodist Church. She retired from Eastman Chemical Company. Lou enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
Lou was preceded in death by her parents, James Carlos and Ocia Jerree Hawkins; and brother, Edgar Hawkins.
She is survived by her son, Tim (Dawn) Newland; granddaughters, Courtney (Chris) Jones, Kristen (Marcus) Newland Mullenix, Lexi Harless, and Chloe Harless; great-granddaughters, Kennedy Terry, Karaline Mullenix and Maddie Mullenix; special nephew, Dr. Brandon Hawkins; step-daughters, Diane (Mark) Curtis, Karen (Bobby) Elrod, Susan (Jim) Harrison, and Betsy (Paul) Liola; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; four brothers, Wayne Hawkins, Dennis (Angie) Hawkins, Michael (Linda) Hawkins, and Aaron Hawkins; and several nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to Brenda McNutt for her life-long friendship with Lou.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Hermon United Methodist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hermon United Methodist Church, 5395 E. Carters Valley Rd., Gate City, VA 24251.
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Karen Harrison-Elrod
May 17, 2025
Thinking of you, Lou on your birthday Happy birthday in heaven. I love you and miss you, we all do!!!
Karaline
May 5, 2025
She was my best friend for the 9 years I was alive with her she was my mammal I miss her very much.
Karen Elrod
November 22, 2024
Remembering you, Lou! Missing you and holding your memories close. I love you and I hope you know the loss we feel since you are gone! You blessed us, you blessed so many, you blessed everyone you knew, love Karen
shirley Arrington
November 29, 2023
I knew Lou when she took care of my mother, Rose. She loved going out with Lou. I remember Lou always talked about her grands, especially Brandon. Know that you were so loved.
Sara Hawkins
November 29, 2023
For a lifetime of memories and family get togethers, you will always hold a special place in my heart. Go with God!!
Karen Harrison Elrod
November 28, 2023
Tim, Courtney, Kristin, Kennedy, Karaline, Maddie, and Brandon, I'm so sorry for your loss!! A loss we all share for Lou was a wonderful, beautiful, and caring person that I was blessed to have in my life. I will miss her terribly, as I know you will more than me. My prayers are with you! May the wonderful memories hold her close to your heart and comfort you during this very difficult time.
Naomi Terry
November 28, 2023
What a great, caring and loving woman was Louise. Her life was wrapped around her grandchildren and especially her great granddaughters. Enjoyed sitting at her table enjoying the best meals. So glad you were in my life. May God be with the family during this difficult time.
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