Frances C. Teffeteller

Frances C. Teffeteller, age 92 of Maryville, passed into God’s eternal care on Monday, April 24, 2023. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family who had cared for her over the past two and half years. She was a long-time member of Piney Grove Baptist Church where she devoted her time as an early pianist, Bible School worker, Sunday School Teacher, advocate for missions and helped on mission trips sponsored by the church. She worked many hours at the CVCC. She was a loving, beautiful, generous, kind mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was loved by all who knew her. Her humor, friendliness, and quick wit were appreciated by all who knew her best. She and her husband owned and ran the Six Mile Grocery Store. She worked at Levi’s and then became a preparer of income tax in the home for over 20 years. Frances loved traveling, camping, and gospel singing. She and her husband traveled to all 48 states and even drove to Alaska. She had visited most all of the Provinces in Canada. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Beulah McNeilly Cooper; brothers, John (JT) and Betty Cooper, Commander Leon and Marion Cooper; husband, Howard Eldridge Teffeteller; grandson Jeremy Teffeteller. She is survived by daughter, Connie (Jim) Bradley; son, Doug (Debi) Teffeteller; grandchildren, Heather Bradley Clayborne, Hilary and Tom Brown, Randy and Sarah Teffeteller; granddaughter-in-law, Katie Teffeteller; great-grandchildren, Ashton and Austin Ray, Riley Clayborne, Caleb Teffeteller, Jacob (Jake) Teffeteller, Adelyn Teffeteller; great-great-grandson, Walker Ray; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Marge Yaeger. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Friday, April 28, 2023 at Smith Trinity Chapel. The Funeral Service will follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. Charles Murrell officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 29, 2023 for Interment at Grandview Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com