GATE CITY, Va. — Lelia Bloomer Vanzant, 81, entered into rest early Sunday (Oct. 8, 2000) at Holston Valley Medical Center after a year of declining health. She was born in Fairview, Va., the daughter of the late Garfield and Rheta Lyons Bloomer. Mrs. Vanzant was a devoted Christian wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynton P. Vanzant Sr. (1994); son, George B. Vanzant (1999); three sisters; and three brothers. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Robert Morris, Jacksonville, Fla., Margaret Ann Bradshaw, Gate City, Anita and Michael Taylor, Gate City, Deborah L. Vanzant, Gate City, and Donna and Michael Eads, Kingsport; sons and daughters-in-law, Lynton Jr. (Bud) and Jewell Vanzant, Kingsport, Donnie and Linda Vanzant, Gate City, Danny and Terry Vanzant, Charlotte, N.C., and Garry and Linda Vanzant, Gate City; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Monnie Parsons, Vernice Barker, and Frances Jennings; brother, Bruce Bloomer; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Scott County Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 1088, Gate City, Va. 24251. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City. Linda R. Sorrell [email protected]