Thelma Stewart Sloan

Thelma Stewart Sloan, 92, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Wexford House following a lingering illness. She had worked at Harrison Bootery and at various other jobs before leaving the Credit Bureau at the age of 81. Thelma was a member of Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church where she was a dedicated member of the choir. She took great joy in being a jokester, having fun, living life to its fullest and in being creative and crafty.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Sloan; parents, William Isaac Fleenor and Bobbi Fleenor; and siblings, Georgie Coats, Betty Lou Hammerick, Joan Morelock, Junior Fleenor and Robert Fleenor.

Thelma is survived by her son, Richard A. Sloan and wife, Lindy; grandsons, Jonathan Sloan and wife, Rachel, and Spencer Sloan; great-grandchildren, Kelsey Sloan, Lucas Sloan and Sophia Sloan; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, from 1-2:00 pm at Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm with Rev. Jeff Morelock officiating. Burial will follow in Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jonathan Sloan, Spencer Sloan, Dustin Coats, George Lawson and Jason Gray. The honorary pallbearer will be Richard Coats.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 207 North Boone St., Johnson City, TN 37604.