Blanche Hamby Aaron

Blanche Hamby Aaron, age 96 of Maryville, TN was born April 3, 1928 and passed November 11, 2024. She was an avid gardener and loved her flowers and her grand babies. She was gifted at crocheting, sewing and quilting and was the best cook ever!!! She was especially well known for her Biscuits. Blanche was one of 14 Hamby children. She was preceded in death by husband, Vurnia (VW) Aaron; son, William Lake (WL) Aaron; parents, William Luther and Betty Hamby; grandson, Joey Allen Watson, great-great grandson Ezekiel Collins; siblings, Beatrice Hildebrand, Vera Burchfield, Clarence David Hamby, William Carl Hamby, Robert Kimbrough Hamby, Billy Joe Hamby, Irema Long, Zula Hamby Ervin, Leona Elsie Ervin , Edna Mae Rogers, Mimia Hood. Survived by sister, Bettye Sue Mills and brother Charles Kenneth Hamby; daughter, Brenda Caroline Watson, son-in-law Rodney S. Watson; grandchildren, Tom Watson (Sandy), Randy Watson (Bridget) and Mystie Watson; great grandchildren Sierra May (Jason), Samantha Collins (Bobby), Will Watson, Jacob Watson and 6 great-great grandchildren. Many Thanks to Amedisys Hospice, and Life Care Center of Blount County for their care and support. Special thank you to family for all their love and support! The family will receive friends on Monday, November 18, 2024 from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 PM officiated by Rev. Tony Collins. Family and friends will assemble at 3:00 PM for a graveside service at Greenwood Cemetery, 3500 Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service 865-983-1000 www.smithlifeandlegacy.com