Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services
Linda Bostic
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Birth date: Mar 24, 1948 Death date: Jul 11, 2016
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Carolyn Ann Tate Kimberlin, 68, of Bristol, VA passed away Monday, July 11, 2016 at her home. She was born in Bristol, TN on March 24, 1948, a daughter of the late Leon Kilgore Tate, Sr.and Anna Belle Cantor Tate.She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church in Bristol, VA and had worked at HAPCO in Abingdon, VA for 17 years.Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Lisa Vick and husband Gary of Pomfret, MD; son, Steven Kimberlin and fiance Ashley of Bristol, VA; granddaughter, Isabella Kimberlin; three brothers, Leon Tate, Jr., Reverend Donald Tate and wife Lavada, and Larry James "Jim" Tate and wife Jan; special companion, Gary Wingate; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express a special thank you to Pastor Jerry Russell and wife Janice and to Gethsemane Church members for all the love and care shown to Carolyn during her illness.The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Gethsemane Baptist Church, 400 Old Airport Rd., Bristol, VA. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. at the church with Pastor Jerry Russell officiating. The committal service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 15, 2016 at Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, VA. Pallbearers will be Steven Kimberlin, Officer Gary Vick, Jeff Tate, Officer Jeffery Tate, Jr., Joseph Tate, and Jim Tate. Honorary Pallbearer will be Michael Tate. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be sent to Wellmont Hospice House, 1 Medical Park Blvd., Bristol, TN 37620.Read Obituary
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I am so sorry to hear about Carolyn's passing. She was a dear family friend and was one of the kindest and loving people I knew. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Kelly Cox
I am so glad that I had the chance to meet Mrs. Carolyn. She was a very special lady and I am sorry that you all have to deal with her loss. Only God will be able to comfort your hearts. Jared Hess
My condolences for your loss.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa, Steven, Isabella and Gary, I am so very sorry for your loss. It is a loss to all who knew Carolyn well. Carolyn was truly a great friend, person and Mom/grandmother. I will miss her greatly. Steven and Lisa I love you both and I pray that time will help heal the pain of losing this sweet lady. She has been so strong and such a fighter throughout. Love you Carolyn. I pray God will wrap his arms around each of you and be by your side each and every step throughout this hard time. Anything you need I am a phone call away. Love you. Beverly Singleton
I'm so sorry for your loss. Carolyn was such a beautiful friend. I wish you strength and hope during this tough time.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Carolyn was such a beautiful, kind, lady . I feel very fortunate to have been her friend. I wish you strength wrapped in hope during this tough time.