Nyla Grace Blankenbecler
November 11, 1931 — April 18, 2014
Nyla Grace Blankenbecler
Nyla Grace Blankenbecler, 82, went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2014. She was of the Christian faith. Nyla grew up in Scott County, Virginia and attended Gate City High School. She worked at the shirt factory and the lunch counter at her cousin's pharmacy in Gate City, then moved to Kingsport when she married and became a homemaker. She was always a sweet, loving, supportive and thoughtful mother.
She had a great sense of humor and told many funny stories about growing up on the farm. Nyla loved to read and especially enjoyed autobiographies of people in the news she liked. She had a special love for pets and rescued and found homes for several and doted on her grand-pets. Nyla was a country and gospel music fan and especially enjoyed listening to live music. She was a strong prayer warrior and many sought her prayers over the years. Her life was a testimony to her Christian values and her faith. We will always love her and miss her. Each time we visited with her, as we were leaving she always said "bye for now." It is with great sadness that we tell her "bye for now" but we know she is in her heavenly home.
Nyla was predeceased by her husband Charles W. Blankenbecler, parents Clara and Worley Penley, brothers Herschel and Broadis Penley, and sisters Mabel Penley, Margaret Dean, and Faye Wright.
She is survived by her children, Serita, Carol, Ivan, and Ella; daughter-in-law Elida, sisters Sue Dean and Mary Penley, brother Robert Penley, many beloved nieces and nephews, and special friend Danny Tate. She often spoke fondly of her friends Judy Ford and Anna Francisco from the time she lived at Kiwanis Towers.
The family would like to thank the wonderful CNAs and nurses at Nova Health and Rehab Center for the care they provided to her. We are also very grateful to the kitchen staff for making her things she liked, including her favorite PB&J.
A Celebration of Life service was held on April 19 for family members, followed by burial at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kingsport Animal Shelter or to a charity of your choice.
She had a great sense of humor and told many funny stories about growing up on the farm. Nyla loved to read and especially enjoyed autobiographies of people in the news she liked. She had a special love for pets and rescued and found homes for several and doted on her grand-pets. Nyla was a country and gospel music fan and especially enjoyed listening to live music. She was a strong prayer warrior and many sought her prayers over the years. Her life was a testimony to her Christian values and her faith. We will always love her and miss her. Each time we visited with her, as we were leaving she always said "bye for now." It is with great sadness that we tell her "bye for now" but we know she is in her heavenly home.
Nyla was predeceased by her husband Charles W. Blankenbecler, parents Clara and Worley Penley, brothers Herschel and Broadis Penley, and sisters Mabel Penley, Margaret Dean, and Faye Wright.
She is survived by her children, Serita, Carol, Ivan, and Ella; daughter-in-law Elida, sisters Sue Dean and Mary Penley, brother Robert Penley, many beloved nieces and nephews, and special friend Danny Tate. She often spoke fondly of her friends Judy Ford and Anna Francisco from the time she lived at Kiwanis Towers.
The family would like to thank the wonderful CNAs and nurses at Nova Health and Rehab Center for the care they provided to her. We are also very grateful to the kitchen staff for making her things she liked, including her favorite PB&J.
A Celebration of Life service was held on April 19 for family members, followed by burial at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kingsport Animal Shelter or to a charity of your choice.
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