Viola Mae Russell Keller, age 79 of Maryville, died Saturday, September 01, 2007 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a longtime member of Fairview United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Sadie Russell; sisters, Margaret Clark and Louise Cathey; and brother, Jimmy Russell; She is survived by her husband of 60 years, William B. "Bill" Keller; children, Dianne Hitch and husband Lynn, June Welch and husband Ron, Carol Webb and husband Terry all of Maryville, and Bill Jr. and wife Marti Keller of Seymour; Grandchildren, Angie Presley, Jennifer Ingram and husband John, Tracy Bolling and husband Chris, Dr. Chip Webb and wife Summer, David Webb and wife Emily, Erin Keller and Alex Keller; Great Grandchildren, Ashlynn Presley, Kaitrin and Kenzie Bolling, Cooper and Kendell Webb; Brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry Russell, Keith and Gerrie Russell, Tommy and Martha Russell, all of Charlotte, NC; sister, Mary Abernathy of Gastonia, NC; brother-in-law, Curtis Cathey of Charlotte, NC; several nieces and nephews also survive; Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 3, 2007 Trinity Chapel. Family and friends will assemble at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Grandview Cemetery for Interment. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 3, 2007 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000.
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