Wanda Carr Minton, 89, of Elizabethton, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at Hillview Health Center. She was born in Carter County, Tenn., a daughter of the late “Canie” and Dora Rena Shipley Carr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donley R. Minton, and by eight sisters and three brothers.
Wanda retired from North American Rayon Corporation after 42 years of service. Wanda loved her family and her church family and was a member of Southside Christian Church. She enjoyed cooking and working in the “feeding of the multitude.”
Survivors include two sisters, Ann Dula and Ollie Bradley; a special nephew, Jerry Bradley; and several other nieces and nephews.
A service to honor the life of Mrs. Wanda Carr Minton will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 13, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Mike Koruschak officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service. The graveside service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Wanda’s nephews. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Hillview Health Center for their love and care, shown to Wanda, during her illness. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers, may make donations to Southside Christian Church (for the Building and Mission Fund), 1605 Southside Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and signing the guest book.
Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is serving the Minton family. Office: (423) 542-2232. Obituary Line: (423) 543-4917.