Betty Ann Allen

Betty Ann Ketner Allen, January 11, 1936- December 25, 2019. Our precious mother Betty Ann Ketner Allen , 83, of Knoxville Tennessee passed away at her home with family by her side on Christmas Day December 25, 2019. Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband James L. Allen of 54 years, parents Thomas Howard Ketner and Bertha Ann Smith Ketner. Betty attended Tyson Jr High School in Knoxville, Lipscomb Jr High and High school in Nashville. She went on to attend 2 years college at Lipscomb University. Betty’s occupations include: Ketners Dry Cleaners, Millers Department Store, Real estate agent, Alcoa City Schools, Park Oil Company, Mail Carrier, University of Tennessee- Knoxville Daily Beacon (Retired at age 62 after 20 years of service) and most recently H & R Block for 20 years after retirement from UT. Some of her Civic services include: Meals on Wheels, WEI, Civitan and others. Throughout her careers she treated those around her like family and with great respect. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to everyone. She had a large love of life, enjoyed working with people and helping others. Betty was a dedicated member of the Maryville Church of Christ for many years. She will be remembered for her smile which would light up a room, love of conversation, and her sharp wit. Betty is survived by her three children, Greg (Karen), Mark (Beth), Jama (Christine). Grandchildren Andrew (Mallory), Benjamin (Katherine), Hannah Overton (Blake), Bradley Allen, Kasey Dudley (Ethan). Great Grandchildren Hudson, Millie, Turner Allen and Maddox Overton. Several nieces and nephews, Joe Garner, Frances Ketner, and close friend Iva Kincer. The family would like to extend their most sincere gratitude to Donna Warren and Omega Simpson for their loving care. A Celebration of Life service will be held Sunday January 5, 2020 at Maryville Church of Christ, 611 Sherwood Drive, Maryville, TN 37801. The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm with service immediately following at 2:30 pm. Her beloved grandchildren and friends will be officiating the Celebration of Life Service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the World English Institute (WEI), PO Box 5293, Maryville, TN 37802-5293 and Small Breed Rescue, PO Box 22482, Knoxville, TN 37933. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Betty Ann Allen please visit our Sympathy Store.