Loraine G. Hodges

Loraine G. Hodges, age 89, of Maryville passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Tennova Residence of Knoxville. She was a member of Monte Vista Baptist Church, previously belonging to First Baptist, Maryville and Cumberland Baptist in Knoxville. Her joys in life were her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She will be remembered for her unconditional love for her family, kindness toward anyone she met, and her sense of humor. Preceded in death by her husband, John Wiley Hodges; son, Larry Wayne Hodges; brother, Carl Galyon; and sister, Kathleen Young. She is survived by her daughter, Vicki Gregory (Corvallis, Oregon); sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Rose Ann Hodges (Knoxville) and Donald and Cynthia Hodges (Maryville); grandchildren, Robin (Maureen) Hodges (Asheville, North Carolina), Glendon (Janet) Hodges (Minneapolis, Minnesota), Corrinna Hodges (Raleigh, North Carolina), Andrew Hodges (Maryville) Kari Gregory (Corvallis, Oregon), Alison Hodges (Maryville), Katie Gregory (Corvallis, Oregon), Deidre Hodges (Denver, Colorado), and Casey (Angie) Hodges (Maryville); and great-grandchildren, Jonathan Wiley and Maggie Rose Hodges (Asheville, North Carolina). Also surviving are her sister, Della Jo Hamrick of Bartlesville, OK and many nieces, nephews, and other family members. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. in the Smith Trinity Chapel. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Loraine G. Hodges please visit our Sympathy Store.