Betty Jean Reed age 75 of Maryville passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith and retired after many years as a nurse. Betty always put her family first and she was a devoted mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed by all that knew her. Preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Viola Cardwell; son, Earl Reed; sister, Josephine Cardwell. Survived by daughters, Rebecca Hutsell of Maryville, Martha Bledsoe (Larry) of Alcoa; grandchildren, Derrick, Dallas, Haley, Taylor; many great-grandchildren; brother, Carl Cardwell (Barbara) of Maryville; sisters, Mary Orr of Maryville, Dorothy Garrett (Charlie) of Maryville. Special thank you for Don and Ruth Reed, Jimmy Brown, the staff at Blount Memorial Hospital, and all the family and friends. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Smith Funeral & Cremation Service to aid the family with funeral expenses. Family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 PM Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Smith West Chapel. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM with Rev. Greg Long officiating. Family and friends will assemble for interment at 3:00 PM Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCreamation.com.
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