Obituary of Virgie Berry Arrington

Duffield – Virgie Berry Arrington, 91 of Duffield, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 21, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Scott County.

Virgie was born in Fairview, Virginia to the late Echol and Mary Berry. She attended Fairview High School. Following high school she worked for the Tennessee Eastman and then retired from NI Industries. Virgie was a devoted Christian and attended Thomas Village Baptist Church.

 In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her, husband, Carson Arrington; son, Ernie Kyle (1995); daughter, Janet Anita Franklin (2008); son- in- law, Phillip Dishner (2008); brother, Edgar Berry; sister, Ruth Hood. 

Virgie is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Dishner of Johnson City; her daughter in law, Carolyn Shuler Arrington, Kingsport; son- in-law, William (Bill) Franklin, Duffield; grandchildren, Jason Arrington of Tampa FL, Crystal Arrington, of Kingsport, Miranda Medlin(Mike)  of Simpsonville SC, Kelly Franklin Hood (Jake) of Duffield, John Franklin of Duffield; Marla Schaaf (John) of Bristol; Dianna Dishner Stocton (Aaron) of Johnson City; great grandchildren, Kyler and Kinley Medlin, Ty, Jett, and Josie Hood; Tristan and Jace Wootten,  River and Reed Stocton; brother, Paul Berry (Georganna); sisters, Monnie Robbins and Pauline Berry; along with several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Scott County Funeral Home. A service will follow in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Garry Edwards and Pastor Bryan Gunter officiating.

Burial will follow the funeral service at Holston View Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be, Hoyt Bledsoe and Lloyd Love.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Lloyd and Christine Love, Hoyt and Phyllis Bledsoe, Dr. James Bryston Winegar, and many caregivers especially Mary Ward for all their love and care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Thomas Village Baptist Church in Virgie’s memory.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.scottcountyfuneralhome.com.

Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City is serving the Arrington Family.