Died: March 17, 2016
JONESBOROUGH -- Vera Rupert Graybeal, 90, of Johnson City, passed away Thursday at the NHC Healthcare of Johnson City.
Mrs. Graybeal was born in Yancey County, N.C., and spent most of her life in Greene County.
She was the daughter of the late Sherman Davis and Lucy Bowman Jarrett.
Mrs. Graybeal was preceded in death by her first husband of 52 years: . During their time together, they were able to experience many enjoyable adventures. Just mention Myrtle Beach, and they could be packed and gone with a car load of grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers: Johnny Jarrett, Lawrence Jarrett, Bobby Jarrett, Leon Jarrett and Everett Jarrett; and one sister: Leona Farmer.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. Graybeal was a district Tupperware manager for many years. She was known as the "Tupperware Lady" in the Tri-Cities. Through hard work, she won cruises and trips to Hawaii and Mexico, along with many other awards.
She came from very humble beginnings but accomplished great things and had many blessings throughout her 90 years. Another blessing for Vera was meeting and marrying Douglas "Gene" Graybeal.
During their 16 years together, Gene quickly adapted to Vera's many shopping and travel excursions. He also adapted to her very large and close-knit family and loved being a papaw.
The family thanks God for bringing Gene into Vera's life. We thank Gene for being by Vera's side so faithfully and all the love he has shown her the last 16 years.
A special mention to Vera's Tupperware friends, her niece, Karen Collins, who sold her first order at age 5, Linda (Hoover) Ward, Edith Williams, Loretta Smith, Polly Cox, Atlas Carder, Purdie Mae Price and Pam White.
Survivors include her husband: Douglas Graybeal of Johnson City; two sons: Wayne Rupert (Jane) of Limestone and Eddie Rupert (Sharon) of Jonesborough; one brother: Paul Jarrett (Edna Ruth) of Greeneville; two sisters: Janice Shipley (Ralph) and Barbara Thompson (Ted), all of Jonesborough; four sisters-in-law: Alma Ruth Jarrett, Louise Jarrett, Nellie Gray Jaynes and Betty Jarrett; a brother-in-law: Jay Rupert; her grandchildren: Allen Rupert, Bobbie Rupert, Eric Rupert, Debbie Tester and Lori Rupert; her great-grandchildren: Charlie (Brittany), Amber, Toby, Cassidy, Cody, Caleb, Sidney, Josh, Jesse and Dylan; and numerous nephews and nieces.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. today at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home
with a funeral service to be conducted at 7 p.m. in the chapel. The Rev. Jeremy Dykes and Pastor Sam Smith will officiate.
Interment services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Monte Vista Burial Park.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons
JONESBOROUGH -- Vera Rupert Graybeal, 90, of Johnson City, passed away Thursday at the NHC Healthcare of Johnson City.
Mrs. Graybeal was born in Yancey County, N.C., and spent most of her life in Greene County.
She was the daughter of the late Sherman Davis and Lucy Bowman Jarrett.
Mrs. Graybeal was preceded in death by her first husband of 52 years: . During their time together, they were able to experience many enjoyable adventures. Just mention Myrtle Beach, and they could be packed and gone with a car load of grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers: Johnny Jarrett, Lawrence Jarrett, Bobby Jarrett, Leon Jarrett and Everett Jarrett; and one sister: Leona Farmer.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. Graybeal was a district Tupperware manager for many years. She was known as the "Tupperware Lady" in the Tri-Cities. Through hard work, she won cruises and trips to Hawaii and Mexico, along with many other awards.
She came from very humble beginnings but accomplished great things and had many blessings throughout her 90 years. Another blessing for Vera was meeting and marrying Douglas "Gene" Graybeal.
During their 16 years together, Gene quickly adapted to Vera's many shopping and travel excursions. He also adapted to her very large and close-knit family and loved being a papaw.
The family thanks God for bringing Gene into Vera's life. We thank Gene for being by Vera's side so faithfully and all the love he has shown her the last 16 years.
A special mention to Vera's Tupperware friends, her niece, Karen Collins, who sold her first order at age 5, Linda (Hoover) Ward, Edith Williams, Loretta Smith, Polly Cox, Atlas Carder, Purdie Mae Price and Pam White.
Survivors include her husband: Douglas Graybeal of Johnson City; two sons: Wayne Rupert (Jane) of Limestone and Eddie Rupert (Sharon) of Jonesborough; one brother: Paul Jarrett (Edna Ruth) of Greeneville; two sisters: Janice Shipley (Ralph) and Barbara Thompson (Ted), all of Jonesborough; four sisters-in-law: Alma Ruth Jarrett, Louise Jarrett, Nellie Gray Jaynes and Betty Jarrett; a brother-in-law: Jay Rupert; her grandchildren: Allen Rupert, Bobbie Rupert, Eric Rupert, Debbie Tester and Lori Rupert; her great-grandchildren: Charlie (Brittany), Amber, Toby, Cassidy, Cody, Caleb, Sidney, Josh, Jesse and Dylan; and numerous nephews and nieces.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. today at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home
with a funeral service to be conducted at 7 p.m. in the chapel. The Rev. Jeremy Dykes and Pastor Sam Smith will officiate.
Interment services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Monte Vista Burial Park.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons
Died: March 17, 2016
JONESBOROUGH -- Vera Rupert Graybeal, 90, of Johnson City, passed away Thursday at the NHC Healthcare of Johnson City.
Mrs. Graybeal was born in Yancey County, N.C., and spent most of her life in Greene County.
She was the daughter of the late Sherman Davis and Lucy Bowman Jarrett.
Mrs. Graybeal was preceded in death by her first husband of 52 years: . During their time together, they were able to experience many enjoyable adventures. Just mention Myrtle Beach, and they could be packed and gone with a car load of grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers: Johnny Jarrett, Lawrence Jarrett, Bobby Jarrett, Leon Jarrett and Everett Jarrett; and one sister: Leona Farmer.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. Graybeal was a district Tupperware manager for many years. She was known as the "Tupperware Lady" in the Tri-Cities. Through hard work, she won cruises and trips to Hawaii and Mexico, along with many other awards.
She came from very humble beginnings but accomplished great things and had many blessings throughout her 90 years. Another blessing for Vera was meeting and marrying Douglas "Gene" Graybeal.
During their 16 years together, Gene quickly adapted to Vera's many shopping and travel excursions. He also adapted to her very large and close-knit family and loved being a papaw.
The family thanks God for bringing Gene into Vera's life. We thank Gene for being by Vera's side so faithfully and all the love he has shown her the last 16 years.
A special mention to Vera's Tupperware friends, her niece, Karen Collins, who sold her first order at age 5, Linda (Hoover) Ward, Edith Williams, Loretta Smith, Polly Cox, Atlas Carder, Purdie Mae Price and Pam White.
Survivors include her husband: Douglas Graybeal of Johnson City; two sons: Wayne Rupert (Jane) of Limestone and Eddie Rupert (Sharon) of Jonesborough; one brother: Paul Jarrett (Edna Ruth) of Greeneville; two sisters: Janice Shipley (Ralph) and Barbara Thompson (Ted), all of Jonesborough; four sisters-in-law: Alma Ruth Jarrett, Louise Jarrett, Nellie Gray Jaynes and Betty Jarrett; a brother-in-law: Jay Rupert; her grandchildren: Allen Rupert, Bobbie Rupert, Eric Rupert, Debbie Tester and Lori Rupert; her great-grandchildren: Charlie (Brittany), Amber, Toby, Cassidy, Cody, Caleb, Sidney, Josh, Jesse and Dylan; and numerous nephews and nieces.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. today at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home
with a funeral service to be conducted at 7 p.m. in the chapel. The Rev. Jeremy Dykes and Pastor Sam Smith will officiate.
Interment services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Monte Vista Burial Park.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons
JONESBOROUGH -- Vera Rupert Graybeal, 90, of Johnson City, passed away Thursday at the NHC Healthcare of Johnson City.
Mrs. Graybeal was born in Yancey County, N.C., and spent most of her life in Greene County.
She was the daughter of the late Sherman Davis and Lucy Bowman Jarrett.
Mrs. Graybeal was preceded in death by her first husband of 52 years: . During their time together, they were able to experience many enjoyable adventures. Just mention Myrtle Beach, and they could be packed and gone with a car load of grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers: Johnny Jarrett, Lawrence Jarrett, Bobby Jarrett, Leon Jarrett and Everett Jarrett; and one sister: Leona Farmer.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. Graybeal was a district Tupperware manager for many years. She was known as the "Tupperware Lady" in the Tri-Cities. Through hard work, she won cruises and trips to Hawaii and Mexico, along with many other awards.
She came from very humble beginnings but accomplished great things and had many blessings throughout her 90 years. Another blessing for Vera was meeting and marrying Douglas "Gene" Graybeal.
During their 16 years together, Gene quickly adapted to Vera's many shopping and travel excursions. He also adapted to her very large and close-knit family and loved being a papaw.
The family thanks God for bringing Gene into Vera's life. We thank Gene for being by Vera's side so faithfully and all the love he has shown her the last 16 years.
A special mention to Vera's Tupperware friends, her niece, Karen Collins, who sold her first order at age 5, Linda (Hoover) Ward, Edith Williams, Loretta Smith, Polly Cox, Atlas Carder, Purdie Mae Price and Pam White.
Survivors include her husband: Douglas Graybeal of Johnson City; two sons: Wayne Rupert (Jane) of Limestone and Eddie Rupert (Sharon) of Jonesborough; one brother: Paul Jarrett (Edna Ruth) of Greeneville; two sisters: Janice Shipley (Ralph) and Barbara Thompson (Ted), all of Jonesborough; four sisters-in-law: Alma Ruth Jarrett, Louise Jarrett, Nellie Gray Jaynes and Betty Jarrett; a brother-in-law: Jay Rupert; her grandchildren: Allen Rupert, Bobbie Rupert, Eric Rupert, Debbie Tester and Lori Rupert; her great-grandchildren: Charlie (Brittany), Amber, Toby, Cassidy, Cody, Caleb, Sidney, Josh, Jesse and Dylan; and numerous nephews and nieces.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. today at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home
with a funeral service to be conducted at 7 p.m. in the chapel. The Rev. Jeremy Dykes and Pastor Sam Smith will officiate.
Interment services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Monte Vista Burial Park.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons
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