Ruth Langley Modlin, age 85, of Kingsport passed away Monday, August 4, 2008 at the Indian Path Hospital & Medical Center following an extended illness.

Mrs. Modlin was born in Raudolph County, N.C.. She retired and moved to Mount Carmel in 1995.

She is survived by her beloved son, William James Burgess and wife Wanda of Kingsport, Step-son, Bill Modlin and wife Elizabeth of Hendersonville, N.C., Grandchildren, Martha Diehl of Johnson City, Tn., Bill Parham of Jacksonville, Fla., Great grandchildren, Chase and Lindsey Diehl.

Calling hours are from 11 am to Noon Thursday at the Johnson Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted Noon Thursday at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Adams officiating. Eastern Star service will follow with the Church Hill Chapter #80 of the Eastern Star officiating

Graveside services will be conducted 2 pm Thursday at the Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tn. with Rev. James Adams officiating.

Those desiring can send flowers or may send donations to the Bellmont Baptist Church in Mount Carmel.

To leave a message or to sign the guest registry for the Modlin family, Please contact us @www.johnsonfuneralhome.org

Johnson Funeral Home of Church Hill is serving the Modlin family.