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Vickie Emery Obituary

Vickie Emery

April 23, 2025

UNICOI - Vickie Emery, 69, died peacefully at her home in Unicoi early Wednesday morning after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Carter County to the late Curtis and Billie Estep. She graduated from East Tennessee State University and was a dental hygienist for 48 years. She was a member of East Unaka Christian church.

Survivors include her husband, Dr. Wayne Emery; a sister Teresa Reed (Mitch); two nephews: Ethan Reed (Sarah) and Adam Reed (Sydney); a step-sister Portia Sams; a step-brother Mike Estep; her step-mother, Patsy Estep; step-daughters Tanya Benbow and Annika Evans; and five step-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at East Unaka Christian Church, 1201 East Unaka Avenue, Johnson City on Saturday, April 26. Visitation will be from 11:00-1:00 followed by the funeral at 1:00. After the service, entombment will be at Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to East Unaka Christian Church, 1201 East Unaka Avenue, Johnson City, TN 37601.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family via www.morrisbaker.com

Morris-Baker Funeral Home, 2001 E Oakland Ave, Johnson City, is honored to serve the family of Vickie Emery. (423) 282-1521

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Published by Johnson City Press from Apr. 24 to Apr. 25, 2025.

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Richard Sutphin

April 28, 2025

The church family will miss her especially wayne I know I will

Benny Franklin

April 26, 2025

Vickie was a kind person with a warm & friendly personality. She also was a dedicated Christian lady.

Ann (Machen) Pritchard

April 24, 2025

So sorry to hear of the loss of Vickie. Sending prayers and hugs to her family.

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26

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

East Unaka Christian Church

1201 East Unaka Avenue, Johnson City, TN 37601

Apr

26

Funeral service

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

East Unaka Christian Church

1201 East Unaka Avenue, Johnson City, TN 37601

Apr

26

Burial

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Happy Valley Memorial Park

2708 Elizabethton Highway, Johnson City, TN 37601

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2001 East Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, TN 37601

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