Tina Jarvis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Tina Jarvis, age 91, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the Mitchell House in Spruce Pine, NC. She was born on November 9, 1929 in Smyth County, Virginia, a daughter of the late James Ernest Riddle and the late Ena Jane Foglesong Riddle. She retired from the Avery County Public Schools after many years Teaching Special Education at Newland Elementary. She was a devout member of Crossnore First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Carrol Ray Taylor; her second husband, Walter Glenn "Pop" Jarvis; brother, Ken Riddle. Tina leaves behind to cherish her memory her: sons, Jim (JoAnn) Taylor of Newland, NC and Chuck (Robin) Taylor of Hillsborough, NC, sister, Helen (Charlie) Cordell; brother, John (Carolyn) Riddle; sister-in-law, Maryann Riddle; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren. Services for Tina Jarvis will be held at a later date in the Walnut Grove Cemetery. Tina was an avid supporter of many organizations and charities, and in recognition of her specific request, the family respectfully requests no flowers, and would encourage memorials be made to Crossnore First Baptist Church, Avery County Senior Center, Hospice, RAMs Rack or to the charity or organization of your choice. A celebration graveside will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at the the Walnut Grove Cemetery with Pastor Brent Price officiating. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Jarvis family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Tina and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121

Tina Jarvis

November 9, 1929 - January 31, 2021