Teresa Henson Pelletier

Teresa Henson Pelletier, 58, of Blountville, TN passed away, December 22, 2014, at NHC Healthcare after a lengthy illness. A native of Johnson City, she was the daughter of the late Gene Henson and the granddaughter of the late Mary Inez Henson Upchurch. Survivors include: her loving husband Joe Pelletier; two daughters, Kim Fleming and husband Jason of Johnson City, Jennifer Bledsoe and husband Michael of Vonore, TN; one son, Josh Baskett and wife Brittany of Blountville, TN; two sisters, Billie Jean Czimcharo and husband John of Howell, NJ, Brenda Cook and husband Rocky of Indianapolis, IN; Eight grandchildren, Emma, Jacob, Will, Jack, Cayden, Alexis, Evye, and Lilyth; three special cousins, Barbara Johnson, Eddie Henson, and Nina Sue Mann; two nephews Joseph and Christopher Czimcharo of NJ, and five great nieces and one great nephew. A special thank you to the staff at NHC Healthcare, Dr. Nathaniel Whaley of Tri-State Mountain Neurology, and Dr. Aubrey McElroy and staff Carol and April. The light of her life were her grandchildren. She had an infectious laughter and everyone that met Teresa fell in love with her. She always had her heart and arms open to anyone that needed anything. She was everyones caregiver. She loved camping, being outdoors, and spending time with her grandchildren. The family of Teresa Pelletier will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Friday, December 26, 2014, in the Morris-Baker Chapel. The funeral service will follow with Pastor Dave Christian officiating. The graveside committal service will be conducted at 11 AM Saturday, in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be: Jason Fleming, Joseph Czimcharo, Eddie Henson, Norman Neal, and Matt Cradic. Minister, family and friends are requested to meet at the funeral home by 10:15 AM Saturday, to go in procession to the cemetery. The family will also receive friends at the daughter Kim Fleming residence, 5 Sundale Circle, Johnson City, TN 37604.