Reggie W. Essex

Reggie W. Essex age 88 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024. She was a member of Broadway Baptist Church and enjoyed camping with her husband and friends. Her family was her life and that extended beyond her blood relatives. Preceded in death by: Husband, Charles B. Essex. Survivors include: daughters, Jodie Essex and Susan Jones (Richard); granddaughter, Paula Brooke Tyler; great-grandchildren, Braden Tyler, Jaylen Tyler, Thomas Billingsley, Kolby Barrett, and Jasmine Barrett; great-great-grandchildren, Israel Grady and Paisley Tyler. Family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM with Rev. Tony Collins officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Grace Children's Home in India through Praying Friends, PO Box 23353, Chattanooga, TN 37422. She will be entombed at Grandview Mausoleum. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.