Hunnie Beth Lance

Hunnie Beth  Lance, age 29, of  Hayesville, NC passed away October 8, 2009 at Mission Hospital in Asheville with her family and fiancé, Christopher Blaylock by her side, following a life long battle with Cystic Fibrosis.

She was born on December 26, 1979 in Cherokee County, NC, the daughter of Billy and Tracey  Lance. She was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Society, member of Eta Tau Chapter of the Alpha Beta Gamma International also elected into the National Vocational Technical Honor Society. She was named to the National Deans List in 2001-2002, crowned 1st runner up for Miss Tri County. Graduated from Tri-County Community College with Associate in Applied Business Administration. She had been set aside for membership at Roland Hill Baptist Church.

Survivors include: parents, Billy and Tracey Lance of Hayesville.. N. C.

Funeral services were held Friday, October 9, 2009 at 7:00 PM from the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Johnny Burrell and Rev. Lee Tanner  officiating.  Pallbearers were; Steve Lance, Gavin Huskins, Andy Cordin, Josh Cordin, Matt Cordin and Shannon “Bo” Jones. Honoray pallbearers, Jeremy Lance, Chris Bird, B.J. and Benji Garrett. Burial  followed Saturday morning in the Roberson Family Cemetery with  Greg Huskins and Terry Stiles officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to help defray funeral expenses

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy. You may send condolences and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com .