Henrietta Walker Breland, 70, a resident of the Hendon community for 39 years, died at her home Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012.
She was of the Baptist faith. She was a dearly devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family was her life. She will be fondly remembered for her selflessness and gentle spirit, as well as her enthusiasm. She seldom met a stranger and welcomed everyone she met with open arms. She loved animals, especially her "Miss Kitty" and gave many stray animals a home over the years. We are left to cherish the memories of her quick wit, her warm hugs and her giving heart. She was surrounded by love, not only of her family, but of the Hendon and Flat Top communities, as well as many special friends in the Sequatchie Valley.One of the dearest things to her heart was the annual "Hee Haw" show in Dunlap for the Cancer Support Network, as she looked forward to it every year. She will be dearly missed by everyone.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Arthur and Gertrude Louise Worsham Walker; and sisters, Loraine Walker and Donise Potts. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, John Avery Breland; children, John Henry (Ellen) Breland, Thomas (Karen) Breland, Connie (Don) Shull, and Jimbo (Stacy) Breland; special niece, Sandy (J.R.) Gadd; grandchildren, Beth (Jon) Stinson, Nichole (Kevin "Sip") Henry, Jennifer (Seth) Taitague, Ashley Breland, Casey (Jami) Shull, Heather Breland, Matthew Shull and Faith Breland; great-grandchildren, Isaiah Taitague, Sophie Clare Stinson, Janathan Elijah Shull; brother-in-law, Paul Harvey (Linda) Gardner; sisters-in-law, Sue Aplin and Linda Ward; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. CDT Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Ewton Funeral Home chapel with Brother Lanny Tate officiating.Burial will follow in Brayton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Henrietta requested donations be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.If you insist on sending flowers, "Only a rose will do".
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I spoke to Henrietta several times regarding family history, and shared some information with her. We had good chats. Henrietta promised to send me some photos she had, but time passed, a year or two, and they never showed up. A few weeks before she died, I got the photos from Henrietta by mail. I realize now that she had been getting her affairs in order, and kept her promise.
She was of the Baptist faith. She was a dearly devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family was her life. She will be fondly remembered for her selflessness and gentle spirit, as well as her enthusiasm. She seldom met a stranger and welcomed everyone she met with open arms. She loved animals, especially her "Miss Kitty" and gave many stray animals a home over the years. We are left to cherish the memories of her quick wit, her warm hugs and her giving heart. She was surrounded by love, not only of her family, but of the Hendon and Flat Top communities, as well as many special friends in the Sequatchie Valley.One of the dearest things to her heart was the annual "Hee Haw" show in Dunlap for the Cancer Support Network, as she looked forward to it every year. She will be dearly missed by everyone.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Arthur and Gertrude Louise Worsham Walker; and sisters, Loraine Walker and Donise Potts. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, John Avery Breland; children, John Henry (Ellen) Breland, Thomas (Karen) Breland, Connie (Don) Shull, and Jimbo (Stacy) Breland; special niece, Sandy (J.R.) Gadd; grandchildren, Beth (Jon) Stinson, Nichole (Kevin "Sip") Henry, Jennifer (Seth) Taitague, Ashley Breland, Casey (Jami) Shull, Heather Breland, Matthew Shull and Faith Breland; great-grandchildren, Isaiah Taitague, Sophie Clare Stinson, Janathan Elijah Shull; brother-in-law, Paul Harvey (Linda) Gardner; sisters-in-law, Sue Aplin and Linda Ward; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. CDT Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Ewton Funeral Home chapel with Brother Lanny Tate officiating.Burial will follow in Brayton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Henrietta requested donations be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.If you insist on sending flowers, "Only a rose will do".
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I spoke to Henrietta several times regarding family history, and shared some information with her. We had good chats. Henrietta promised to send me some photos she had, but time passed, a year or two, and they never showed up. A few weeks before she died, I got the photos from Henrietta by mail. I realize now that she had been getting her affairs in order, and kept her promise.
Henrietta Walker Breland, 70, a resident of the Hendon community for 39 years, died at her home Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012.
She was of the Baptist faith. She was a dearly devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family was her life. She will be fondly remembered for her selflessness and gentle spirit, as well as her enthusiasm. She seldom met a stranger and welcomed everyone she met with open arms. She loved animals, especially her "Miss Kitty" and gave many stray animals a home over the years. We are left to cherish the memories of her quick wit, her warm hugs and her giving heart. She was surrounded by love, not only of her family, but of the Hendon and Flat Top communities, as well as many special friends in the Sequatchie Valley.One of the dearest things to her heart was the annual "Hee Haw" show in Dunlap for the Cancer Support Network, as she looked forward to it every year. She will be dearly missed by everyone.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Arthur and Gertrude Louise Worsham Walker; and sisters, Loraine Walker and Donise Potts. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, John Avery Breland; children, John Henry (Ellen) Breland, Thomas (Karen) Breland, Connie (Don) Shull, and Jimbo (Stacy) Breland; special niece, Sandy (J.R.) Gadd; grandchildren, Beth (Jon) Stinson, Nichole (Kevin "Sip") Henry, Jennifer (Seth) Taitague, Ashley Breland, Casey (Jami) Shull, Heather Breland, Matthew Shull and Faith Breland; great-grandchildren, Isaiah Taitague, Sophie Clare Stinson, Janathan Elijah Shull; brother-in-law, Paul Harvey (Linda) Gardner; sisters-in-law, Sue Aplin and Linda Ward; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. CDT Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Ewton Funeral Home chapel with Brother Lanny Tate officiating.Burial will follow in Brayton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Henrietta requested donations be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.If you insist on sending flowers, "Only a rose will do".
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I spoke to Henrietta several times regarding family history, and shared some information with her. We had good chats. Henrietta promised to send me some photos she had, but time passed, a year or two, and they never showed up. A few weeks before she died, I got the photos from Henrietta by mail. I realize now that she had been getting her affairs in order, and kept her promise.
She was of the Baptist faith. She was a dearly devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family was her life. She will be fondly remembered for her selflessness and gentle spirit, as well as her enthusiasm. She seldom met a stranger and welcomed everyone she met with open arms. She loved animals, especially her "Miss Kitty" and gave many stray animals a home over the years. We are left to cherish the memories of her quick wit, her warm hugs and her giving heart. She was surrounded by love, not only of her family, but of the Hendon and Flat Top communities, as well as many special friends in the Sequatchie Valley.One of the dearest things to her heart was the annual "Hee Haw" show in Dunlap for the Cancer Support Network, as she looked forward to it every year. She will be dearly missed by everyone.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Arthur and Gertrude Louise Worsham Walker; and sisters, Loraine Walker and Donise Potts. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, John Avery Breland; children, John Henry (Ellen) Breland, Thomas (Karen) Breland, Connie (Don) Shull, and Jimbo (Stacy) Breland; special niece, Sandy (J.R.) Gadd; grandchildren, Beth (Jon) Stinson, Nichole (Kevin "Sip") Henry, Jennifer (Seth) Taitague, Ashley Breland, Casey (Jami) Shull, Heather Breland, Matthew Shull and Faith Breland; great-grandchildren, Isaiah Taitague, Sophie Clare Stinson, Janathan Elijah Shull; brother-in-law, Paul Harvey (Linda) Gardner; sisters-in-law, Sue Aplin and Linda Ward; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. CDT Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Ewton Funeral Home chapel with Brother Lanny Tate officiating.Burial will follow in Brayton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Henrietta requested donations be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.If you insist on sending flowers, "Only a rose will do".
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I spoke to Henrietta several times regarding family history, and shared some information with her. We had good chats. Henrietta promised to send me some photos she had, but time passed, a year or two, and they never showed up. A few weeks before she died, I got the photos from Henrietta by mail. I realize now that she had been getting her affairs in order, and kept her promise.
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