Laura White Littleton

Laura White Littleton, 46, of Kingsport, was carried to her heavenly home by angels to be with Jesus on November 26, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital, following a brief illness.

Laura was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a 1982 graduate of Sullivan South High School. She was employed by Wal-Mart for over twenty years, where she was a former manager of the layaway department. Laura's heart was always filled with love. She was a caring and compassionate person who never met a stranger. She had a profound love of animals and also enjoyed flowers and gardening. Laura was a lifelong member of Glen Alpine United Methodist Church.

Preceding her in death are her fraternal grandfather, C. Clifford "Pop" White; maternal grandparents, Ralph and Marie Patterson; and mother-in-law, Nancy Irene Littleton.

Survivors include her loving husband of twenty years, David Wayne Littleton, of Kingsport; parents, Cliff and Jeanie White of Kingsport; sisters, Stephanie Ryans and husband Chris, Hilliary Phillips and husband Roger, both of Kingsport; fraternal grandmother, Myrtle O. White of Kingsport; father-in-law, Ralph C. Littleton of Kingsport; brothers-in-law, Gary Littleton and wife Usley, Donnie Littleton and wife Sharon, Robert Littleton and wife Angie, all of Kingsport, Wade Littleton and wife Tina of Bulls Gap; nieces, Emilee Phillips, Rachel Littleton, Rebekah Littleton, Julie Lucas and husband Rodney, all of Kingsport, Makayla Littleton of Bulls Gap; nephews, Josh Littleton of Kingsport, Seth Bentley and wife Cara of Knoxville, Daniel and Nathaniel Littleton both of Bulls Gap; great nephews, Max and Wyatt Bentley; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of special friends; her beloved dog, Sadie; cat, Trixie; and parrot, Bo.

The family will receive friends Monday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Glen Alpine United Methodist Church or anytime at the home of her parents; 294 Clover Bottom Drive, Kingsport, TN, 37660.

A funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 pm at the church with Rev. Dale Gilbert and Dr. Ken LaDuke officiating.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Those wishing to join the family in a procession are asked to meet at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home at 10:00 am Tuesday.

Pallbearers will be Robert Littleton, Gary Littleton, Donnie Littleton, Wade Littleton, Roger Phillips, Chris Ryans and Randy Hammond.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Sullivan County; P.O. Box 589; Blountville, TN, 37617 or to Glen Alpine United Methodist Church Memorial Fund; 3200 Glen Alpine Road, Kingsport, TN, 37660.