Anita Lee Packard

Anita Packard, 66, of Borden Mill Village, Kingsport, died Saturday morning, August 14, 2010 at Holston Manor after a courageous fight with cancer. She was born in California, raised in Cadott, Wisconsin, and worked in Chicago before moving to Kingsport in 1976. Anita worked for H&R Block and Citigroup for several years. She loved to read and crochet.

Anita is survived by her husband, Richard L. Packard of the home; son Carlos Packard and wife Misty of Daleville, AL; granddaughter Caitlynn Packard; sisters Kathy Herman of San Diego, CA and Marlene Ellsworth of San Diego, CA; brother Edward Morris of Clovis, NM; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be conducted Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport with Officiant Carlos Packard presiding. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Anita's honor may be made to Hope House Center for Women, 1567 N. Eastman Rd., Kingsport, TN 37664.