Arizona Tolliver
October 15, 2016
Date of Service: October 19, 2016
Interment Location: Garden of Freedom
Arizona Tolliver, 89, Johnson City, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 15, 2016 following a brief illness. A native of Jefferson, NC, she was a daughter of the late Webb Carson and Nellie Mae Bare. Mrs. Tolliver attended Mountain View Baptist Church, Johnson City. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mrs. Tolliver loved to serve others in the community and always let her faith in God guide her. She worked for Citizens Bank and later at Carter County Bank. She also enjoyed cooking for her family and others. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of over 70 years, E. B. Tolliver of the home; two sons, David Tolliver and his wife Judy of Maryville, TN and Johnny Tolliver and his wife Janey of Knoxville, TN; one daughter, Lee Ann Adkins and her husband Jeff of Abingdon, VA; six grandchildren, Mark Tolliver (Katy), Karen Wade (Brandon), Rebekah Ison (Brandon), Kevin Tolliver, Chelsea Tolliver and Andrew Adkins; and three great-grandchildren. The family would like to extend a special thank you to David and Susie Williams, and Debbie and Bobby McNeill, and Jerri Surber and her team for the loving care given to Mrs. Tolliver. The family will receive friends to share memories from 5:00pm until 7:00pm on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services, Johnson City. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 7:00pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. James Cambron officiating. A Committal Service will be held at 10:30am on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Attendees are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:20am. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. For those who prefer, memorial contributions may be given in lieu of flowers to Mountain View Baptist Church, 4005 Bristol Highway, Johnson City, TN 37601. Memories and condolences may be viewed and shared online at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services, 3001 Peoples Street, Johnson City, TN 37604 (423.610.7171) is honored to serve the Tolliver family.
