Toni Leann Willison

Toni Leann Willison age 48 of Townsend passed away Sunday, February 22, 2009. She was co-owner of the Strawberry Patch Inn in Townsend. Toni had many friends in Blount County who she loved and loved her. She loved her horses and dogs with a passion. Her wit and charm made everyone around her smile. Preceded in death by: Sister, Teresa Willison and 2 infant brothers. Survivors include: Life Partner, Michele Messinger of Townsend; Mother, Emmalou Willison of Townsend; Father, Arlan Willison of IL; Brother, Wendell Willison of IL; Sisters, Tracey Hager of CO and Tari Ridings of IL; several nieces and nephews and special friend, Cathy Harrelson. Funeral service will be at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial and Honor Program, 501 S. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Smith Trinity Chapel. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Astoria, IL. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Toni Leann Willison please visit our Sympathy Store.