Abingdon,Va.
Wanda Jean Blevins, age 83, passed away on Wednesday November 16, 2016 at Heritage Hall in Blacksburg, VA. Wanda was born in Appalachia, VA and moved to Abingdon in 1976. She was a member of the Chestnut Grove Community Church.
Mrs. Blevins was predeceased by her husband William George Blevins, daughter Linda McCarty, parents William Calvin and Mable Lackey Whetsel, and brother Robert Lee Whetsel. She is survived by brothers William C.Whetsel of Putman Valley, NY, Don Carl Whetsel of Baltimore, MD, Charles Lewis Whetsel of Crossville, TN,and Dale Wayne Whetsel of Baltimore, MD; sisters Barbara Ann Taylor of Christiansburg, VA, Kathryn Louise Countiss of Baltimore, MD and Rita Marlene Serra of Kingsport, TN. Several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews also survive.
A graveside service for Wanda Jean Blevins will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday November 19, 2016 at Forest Hills Memory Gardens; 19415 Lee Highway; Abingdon, VA with Frank Scott officiating. Those wanting to attend the service are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:45 AM.
Those wishing to share memories and express sympathy may do so online by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. The family of Wanda Jean Blevins is in the care of Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276- 623-2700).