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Mary Neil Bussell
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Mary Bussell Obituary
December 3, 1931 -
August 7, 2025
KINGSPORT - Mary Neil Bussell, 93, of Kingsport, died early Thursday morning, August 7, 2025, at her home. She was born on December 3, 1931, to the late Neal Joseph and Eva Haynes Bussell. Mary Neil graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School, Hiwassee Junior College and East Tennessee State University. She was employed by Scott County School Board and retired from Yuma Elementary School. Known as the last surviving teacher from Cleveland High School, many of Mary Neil's former students stayed in contact with her through the years. She received numerous awards during her teaching career. Mary Neil was a member of Valley Center United Methodist Church and attended Holston View Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Benny Joe Bussell; and sister, Peggy Carico.
Survivors include her brother, Neal Bussell and wife Sandra of Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Marta Wayt and staff, Smokey Mountain Health Care, Melissa Ealey, Chelsea Rose, LeAnne Croteau and very special care giver Teresa Vermillion, for the special care they gave Mary Neil.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport.
Graveside services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Holston View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Valley Center United Methodist Church at 8554 Stanley Valley Rd., Gate City, VA 24251 or Holston View Methodist Church at 174 Church St., Weber City, VA 24290.
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tucker & Becky Coleman
August 8, 2025
Neal and Sandy, I do not believe I ever met your sister, but knowing her family background, I am sure that she was a superlative individual and fabulous teacher. So sorry for your loss.
Tucker and Becky Coleman
Tommy Whitley , she was 2nd grade teacher
August 8, 2025
Was my 2nd grade teacher. Wonderful person.
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