Elizabeth H. Wheeler

Elizabeth H. Wheeler age 96 of Maryville passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Broadway Baptist Church for 69 years. Elizabeth taught high school in Blount County for 30 years. She was an avid hiker for over 30 years. Preceded in death by: Husband, Enoch Wheeler; Sisters, Mary Ann Hood, Maxine Conley, Ethel Kissel; Brother, Russell Helton, Jr.; Son-in-law, Harold Pitcher. Survivors include: Son & Daughter-in-law, David & Pam Wheeler; Daughters & Son-in-law, Rebecca Pitcher, Letha & Allan Hancock; Grandchildren, Ethan Wheeler, Erin Burket & husband Derek, Michael Hancock & wife Chelsea, Katie Coyle & husband Samuel, and Joseph Hancock; Six Great-Grandchildren; Sister, Josephine Edwards. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 3736 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37804 or Friends of the Smokies, 3099 Winfield Dunn Pkwy #2, Kodak, TN 37764. Family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 PM, Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral service will be at 3:00 PM with Rev. Tony Collins officiating. Family and friends will assemble for interment at 11:00 AM, Monday, March 16, 2020 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneral&Cremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Elizabeth H. Wheeler please visit our Sympathy Store.