Wilma L. Eslinger Jarnigan

WILMA L. ESLINGER JARNIGAN, age 81, of Dandridge, TN passed away Tuesday evening, August 11, 2015 at the Jefferson County Nursing Home. She was a member of the Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church and was a cherished child care provider who will be fondly remembered by the many children she dearly loved and cared for over the years. Wilma was the daughter of the late Claude and Lucille (Hughes) Eslinger. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerry Jarnigan, who was instrumental in youth sports , local community and church activities; granddaughter, Andie Leigh Jarnigan; and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Tina (John) Williams and Jeff (Mindy) Jarnigan; grandchildren, Daniel (Casey) Green, Rachel (Andre) Thomas, Hannah, Kaylynn and Maci Jarnigan; great-granddaughter, Annistyn Jarnigan; step-grandson, Michael Williams; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Murrell Jarnigan; several nieces, nephews and cousins and many cherished friends. The family expresses their sincere appreciation to her special neighbors and the staff of Jefferson County Nursing Home for their special love and genuine care of Wilma and expresses that Jefferson County is truly blessed for having a facility and staff of this quality in our county. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon, August 15, 2015, 3:00pm at the Farrar Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry DeVaught officiating. Interment to follow at Balch Cemetery. The Jarnigan family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00pm prior to services at FARRAR FUNERAL HOME, DANDRIDGE, TN