Megan Rhea Love

Love, Megan Rhea age 25 of Maryville passed away Thursday, December 31, 2009 at U.T. Medical Center. Megan was a free-spirited and loving woman who always danced to the beat of her own drum. She was a passionate, creative chef for many years who believed in the transformative effects of her cooking. She had a great love for the outdoors, especially the ocean, and was an avid animal lover. She was a very loved daughter, fiance, sister and true friend who will be deeply loved and missed by all that knew her. She was preceded in death by her step grandfather, Albert Byrum. Survivors include: fiance, Justin Clarahan; parents, Randy and Karin Love of Maryville; brother, Jacob and sister-in-law Allison Love of Honolulu, Hawaii; brother Wesley, and sister-in-law Julia Dixon, and nephew Kade of Lenoir City; and grandmothers, Maxine Byrum and Ruby Love, both of Maryville. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 8:00 pm Monday, January 4, 2010 in the West Chapel of Smith Mortuary, with Melanie Boring officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm prior to the service. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Megan Rhea Love please visit our Sympathy Store.