Gladys Russell Yeaton

Gladys Trentham Russell Yeaton age 92 of Maryville died July 16, 2009 at her home. She was a native of the Sugarlands area in the Smoky Mountains National Park, and was well known as the author of three regional books: Call Me Hillbilly, It Happened in The Smokies, and Smoky Mountain Family Album. She was a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University, and taught school in Blount County until her retirement in 1979. She taught at Lanier, Everett, and Heritage High Schools. She was a member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church, where she served as church librarian for thirty years. She was preceded in death by: Her Husband of 54 years, Samuel H. Russell and her second husband, Horace “Whitey�? Yeaton; Parents, Noah & Mary Jane Trentham; Brothers, Wesley Carr, Orlie, Mack, Willie, Munsey, and Harmon Trentham; Sisters, Lillie, Ollie and Mayme Trentham, and Kate Stogner. Survivors include: Daughter & Son-in-law, Sandra & Benny P’Pool; Son & Daughter-in-law, Rev. Terry & Linda Russell all of Maryville; Grandchildren, Amy (Brad) Kastendick and Kevin (Kristi) Russell of Fort Smith, AR; Grandson, Brent Russell of Maryville; Great-Grandchildren, Alex & Jack Kastendick, and Logan & Ava Russell of Arkansas; Sister, Bonnie T. Myers of Maryville; Brother, Sam E. Trentham of Louisville; many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Morning View Village for the wonderful care they provided Gladys for the past two years. Memorial donations may be made to: Madison Avenue Baptist Church Building Fund, 1918 Madison Ave., Maryville, TN 37804. Funeral service will be at 7:00 PM, Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Smith Chapel with Dr. Glenn Cummings and Rev. Terry Russell officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 11:00 AM, Monday, July 20, 2009 at Grandview Cemetery for the interment. Family will receive friends from 4:00 until 7:00 PM, Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Smith Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gladys Russell Yeaton please visit our Sympathy Store.