Obituary of Violet Juanita Hyatt

Violet Juanita Hyatt, 97 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Bristol Hospice House following an extended illness. Violet was born in Kingsport, Tennessee to the late Edward and Pansy Millsap Barger. She was a member at Fall Creek Baptist and served as secretary/treasurer and played piano for over 75 years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchel David Hyatt; son, Edward Martin Hyatt; and sister, Mabel Strickler.

Violet is survived by her sons; David Hyatt (Althea), Carl Hyatt (Sue), and Paul Hyatt (Sherry), grandchildren; Marty Hyatt, Lee Hyatt, Dottie Martin, Tonya Reynolds, Marc Hyatt, Fawn Coger, Stephanie Waddles. Twelve great grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home- Kingsport.

A funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Doctor  Tommy Haynes and Minister Lee Hyatt (Violet’s grandson) officiating.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00p.m. on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at East Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Alex Reynolds, Jonathan Hyatt, Marc Hyatt, Les Coger, Adam Martin, and Kyler Coger. Honorary pallbearers are Nick Sheckler and Martin “Marty” Hyatt. In addition to Doctor Tommy Haynes and Minister Lee Hyatt, a prayer will be given at the graveside by Pastor Randy Lester. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery at 1:45p.m.

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to Fall Creek Baptist Church: 1600 Fall Creek Rd Kingsport, TN 37664 or the Bristol Hospice House: 280 Steeles Rd Bristol, TN 37620.