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Palma Christine Whitlow Kantsios of Rich Creek, Giles County, died on April 3, 2025, and is honored for her contributions as a trailblazing public servant and community leader

First woman elected to Rich Creek Town Council in 1982, serving three terms, and first woman to serve as vice mayor in the town's history

Owned and managed Riverview Restaurant for 38 years, becoming a cornerstone of community life in Rich Creek

Active member of Rich Creek United Methodist Church for over 60 years, receiving the Hearts of Gold Award from Holston United Methodist Women's Conference in 2002

Survived by five children, 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; the House of Delegates directs a copy of this resolution be presented to her family