Ada I. Casteel

Ada I. Casteel, 79, of Kingsport, entered into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 after a long illness. Ada was an amazing caretaker. Over the years she lovingly and selflessly cared for numerous family members in times of need. But her service did not end with her family. Ada was an active member of Sullivan Baptist Church. She was also a member of The Gideon's Auxiliary, Kingsport west camp.

Throughout Ada's entire life, she served in the church and her community. She visited the sick, shut-ins, and nursing homes, taking meals and homemade bread. Ada was never one to be in the spotlight, but was always busy serving behind the scenes, making sure that everyone's needs were met. Her door was always open. Ada loved her Lord Jesus, and she will be sorely missed.

Ada was preceded in death by her husband, AJ Casteel; daughter, Cathy Yvonne Mancuso; grandson, Stephen James Mancuso; great-granddaughter, Hope Suzanne Kassen; parents, Britton and Larnie Mae Harrison; brothers, Buford and Benny Harrison; and sisters, Helen Parker and Betty Bowrey.

She is survived by her daughter, Joan Whitten and husband, John; two sons, Larry Casteel and wife, Joy, and Mark Casteel and wife, Della; seven grandsons, Joshua Mancuso and wife, Anna, Caleb Mancuso, Tim, Corey and Bryce Casteel, Max Whitten, Aaron Whitten and wife, Kris; three granddaughters, Jennifer Patronilha and husband, Mark, Amy Kassen and husband, Jeff, and Amanda Lynch and husband, Jeremy; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Atha Wilson and Arlene Page; niece, Donna Salyer; and many other nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 3-4:30 pm on Sunday, August 26th at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport. Funeral services will follow at 4:30 pm with Pastor Jeff Strong officiating.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, August 27th at 11:00 am at Mountain Home National Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jeremy Lynch, Jeff Kassen, Mark Patronilha, Joshua Mancuso, Timothy Casteel and Corey Casteel.

Memorial contributions can be made to Gideon's International, Memorial Bible Chairman, P.O. Box 645, Kingsport, TN 37662, or to Mountain States Hospice, c/o Mountain States Foundation, 2335 Knob Creek Road, Suite 101, Johnson City, TN 37604.