Leeann Samantha King

Ms. LeeAnn Samantha King unexpectedly passed away in Kingsport, TN on November 13, 2016 at the young age of 51. LeeAnn was born on June 19, 1965 in Winter Park, FL to John and Suzy Roberts. She served in the U.S. Navy and later worked at Bojangles as Store Manager, where she made an impact on each of Kingsport employees. She graduated from East Tennessee State University in 2011 with a degree in Social Work. LeeAnn loved to bake and often used her talents decorating cakes for special occasions. She was also a generous individual who loved to travel and who was extremely passionate about her family and friends and life in general. She was a blessing to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her and she will be greatly missed. LeeAnn is survived by her children, Jeffrey "Chey" Jodrey, Shelby Jodrey, Zachary Schultz and spouse Arrielle Espinosa; grandchildren, Kaelin and Killian; partner, Jody Blevins; long time friend, Steven King; and siblings, Yeonnia Richter, John Roberts and wife Deborah, Martha Trubey, William Roberts and David Roberts. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Suzy Roberts. A visitation will be held on November 19, 2016 from 10 AM to noon at Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home in Kingsport, TN. Military honors will be presented at noon by American Legion Post 3/265 Honor Guard. All are welcome to attend and celebrate LeeAnn's life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Walter Reed Society, Inc. at http://www.walterreedsociety.org/donate/default.aspx. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to be serving the family of Ms. King.