Rosa Medlin Vaden

Rosa Bell Medlin Dixon Vaden of Maryville passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at the age of 86. She was born in Greenback, TN. Preceded in death by: Parents, Roy & Myrtle Medlin; Sisters, Mary Lee Lance and Iva Mae Weaver. Rosa retired from ALCOA and was a proud member of their 25-Year Club. In her retirement she focused on her hobbies of crocheting and quilting, as well as spending lots of time with her beloved family. She quilted a unique quilt for every child and grandchild and always had a new crochet project. Rosa will be remembered as a kind and generous soul. She always put a smile on everyone's face and she never let anyone leave her house empty-handed. She made every woman feel like a princess and ever man feel like a prince. She loved to feed people and give gifts. We will miss her laughter and her beautiful smile. Survivors include: Children, Clifton Dixon & wife Janie, Jocelyn McCall & husband David, Jerry Dixon & wife Jill, Jewel Sharp & husband Rex; Grandchildren, Clifton David Dixon & wife Libby, Jonathan McCall & wife Lea Ann, Daniel McCall, Dustin McCall, and Kody Snodgrass; three great-grandchildren, Christian McCall, Rosa Dixon, & Caden McCall; Sister, Ruby Spangler; Brother, Roy Medlin Jr. The family wants to send a special thank you to nieces, Showni Medlin-Crumb, Patricia Newman and Sheila Ely. Also, special thanks to the caring staff at Asbury Place, Donna, Kay, Stuart & the many other staff members there and at Blount Memorial Hospice. Funeral service will be at 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Family and friends will assemble at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 27, 2012 at Morganton Cemetery for the interment. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Rosa Medlin Vaden please visit our Sympathy Store.