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Alma “Tops” Grindstaff Kehrli

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Birth	:	11 Aug 1927 USA
Death	:	6 Nov 2017 Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Burial	:	Ensor Cemetery, Elizabethton, Carter County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.4280710, -82.0566700
Description	:	*Alma “Tops” Kehrli*, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Tops was the widow of T/Sgt Herbert Kehrli and the eldest daughter of the late Robert “Bo” and Tilda Grindstaff. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Eldon and Lloyd Grindstaff, and sisters, Clara (infant), Lela Pearl Southerland, Bertie Ruth Milhorn, and Mary “Monk” Lewis, brothers-in-law, Lee Southerland and Norman Kehrli, and sister-in-law, Phyllis Grindstaff. Tops is survived by three daughters, Alice Marie Pendergast (Mike),of Cullowhee, NC, Ann Taylor (Javy), of Elizabethton, and Debbie Bishop, of Johnson... Read More	*Alma “Tops” Kehrli, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Tops was the widow of T/Sgt Herbert Kehrli and the eldest daughter of the late Robert “Bo” and Tilda Grindstaff. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Eldon and Lloyd Grindstaff, and sisters, Clara (infant), Lela Pearl Southerland, Bertie Ruth Milhorn, and Mary “Monk” Lewis, brothers-in-law, Lee Southerland and Norman Kehrli, and sister-in-law, Phyllis Grindstaff. Tops is survived by three daughters, Alice Marie Pendergast (Mike),of Cullowhee, NC, Ann Taylor (Javy), of Elizabethton, and Debbie Bishop, of Johnson City; six grandchildren, Aaron Pendergast (Teresa), Brandon Pendergast (Stephanie), Julie Phillips (Adam), Courtney Taylor, Jaclyn Wilson (Chris), and Tara Collins (Davey). Her great-grandchildren included Lauren Pendergast, Kelly Pendergast, TJ Rose, Caleb Phillips, Evan Phillips, Kimberly Proffitt, Mason Wilson, and Aubrey Collins. She also had a great-great grandchild, Bentley Rose. Surviving sisters and brothers include Lois Carver (Roger), Virginia Grindstaff, Owen Grindstaff (Dee), and Marvin Grindstaff. Also surviving are sister-in-law, Lolita Kehrli and brothers-in-law, John Lewis and Bill Milhorn, as well as son-in-law, Denny Bishop. Nieces and nephews include Joyce Salyer (Roy), Lisa Pierce (Phil), Michael Southerland (Joan), and Karen Southerland (Brian). Tops remained the widow of T/Sgt Herbert Kehrli, killed in action in Viet Nam in 1968 until the time of her passing. She dedicated her time to raising her three daughters. She was blessed with the gift of hospitality and loved nothing more than having a house full of family and friends to cook for. She was a lifelong member of Dungan Chapel Baptist Church. Tops loved her church family and her “pew-buddy” Billy Bob Garrison. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 11, 2017 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home in Elizabethton. Services will be officiated by Rev. Eric Heaton. Music will be provided by Dale Williams, soloist and Joyce Salyer. The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Saturday; or any time at her daughter, Ann’s home. Burial will immediately follow the service at Ensor Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Aaron Pendergast, Brandon Pendergast, Chris Wilson, Adam Phillips, Davey Collins, Nicholas Lyons, Travis Williams, and Michael Southerland. Her daughters would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Kenny Hopland for his special care of and attention to “Ms. Alma.” Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton*

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Where is Alma “Tops” Grindstaff Kehrli's memorial?
Alma “Tops” Grindstaff Kehrli's memorial is located at: Ensor Cemetery, Elizabethton, Carter County, USA.
When did Alma “Tops” Grindstaff Kehrli death?
Alma “Tops” Grindstaff Kehrli death on 6 Nov 2017 in Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Alma “Tops” Grindstaff Kehrli's memorial?
Latitude: 36.4280710
Longitude: -82.0566700

Family Members:

Parent

Robert “Bo” Grindstaff

(1898 - 1968)

Tilda A Ensor Grindstaff

(1906 - 1994)

Spouse

Sgt Herbert A Kehrli

(1928 - 1968)

Siblings

Elden “Bubby” Grindstaff

(1924 - 2000)

Clara Grindstaff

(1926 - 1926)

Bertie R Grindstaff Milhorn

(1932 - 1996)

Lloyd “Wad” Grindstaff

(1936 - 2011)

Mary K. “Monk” Grindstaff Lewis

(1939 - 2015)

Lela Pearl Grindstaff Southerland

(1943 - 1992)

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Coordinate: 36.4280710, -82.0566700

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Coordinate: 36.4116200, -82.0777900

14. Forbes Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.4063500, -82.0717000

15. J.W. Peters Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.4096300, -82.0793700

16. Heatherly Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.4497000, -82.0350000

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Coordinate: 36.4550000, -82.0417200

18. Peters Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.3991810, -82.0714320

19. Garland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.4561005, -82.0366974

20. Richardson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.4586800, -82.0376500

21. Cole Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.4581500, -82.0264000

22. Stout Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.4643100, -82.0290100

23. Ritchie Cemetery
Elizabethton, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4028015, -82.1006012

24. Blevins Cemetery
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