Vesta Mae Trussell, age 94, made her transition to the other side, February 2, 2012 at Indian Path Medical Center. Born in Scott County, Virginia, Vesta was a longtime resident of Kingsport. She retired after many years of service with the City of Kingsport School System – Food Service. Vesta attended Kendrick’s Creek United Methodist Church. In addition of her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles George Trussell, Sr.; son, Norman Trussell and grandson Jeffrey Trussell. Survivors include her son, Charles Trussell, Jr. of Kingsport; five grandchildren, Anthony, Scott, Terry, Sonya and Renee; three great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Rufus Pierson of Kingsport; one daughter-in-law, Thelma Ellenburg of Greenville, S.C.; and special friends, Mike and Kay Hale. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2012 at East Lawn Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Susan Lankfork officiating. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at East Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN. 38105. East Lawn Funeral Home is honored to serve the Trussell family, please visit us at www.eastlawnkingsport.com to leave a condolence for the Trussell family. Arrangements under the direction of East Lawn Funeral Home, Kingsport, TN.
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