Mary Ellen McClanahan

Mary Ellen McClanahan, age 73, went home to be with the Lord. Mary was a long-time active member of Cold Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Mary loved the Lord, her family and church. She was loved by all who knew her. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Shirrell and Nancy Frye; sister, Shirley Russell; brother, Tim Frye; son-in-law, Richard King. Mary is survived by her husband of 53 years, Don McClanahan; daughter, Lisa and Sam Robinson; son, Micheal and Tessa McClanaha; grandsons, Dusty and Megan King, John McClanahan; great-grandsons, Noah and Gabe; brother, Jack and Joan Frye; sister, Vicky and Dan Teffeteller; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers, please donate in her honor to Gideons International, Blount County South Camp, P.O. Box 4035, Maryville, TN 37802-4035. Family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 PM Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Smith Trinity Chapel with funeral service to be held at 2:00 PM with Pastor Jeff Hickman officiating. Family and friends will assemble for interment at 3:00 PM Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Cold Springs Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mary Ellen McClanahan please visit our Sympathy Store.