Billie Joyce Laux

On Sunday, May 24, 2020, Billie N. Laux, loving known as Nana, passed away peacefully at 85 with her family by her side. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Billie was born on June 27, 1934 in Old Hickory, TN. She retired after 27 years from what she referred to as “the best job in the world” at the Professional Military Education Center at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base. She was best known for her cooking, love of shopping and golf. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: Husband, James Harper Laux; Son, James Harper Laux Jr.; Parents, Paul & Marie Nicks; Sister, Faye Taylor. Survivors include: Daughters, Teresa Clark & Kim and Melissa Evans & Jack; Grandson, Chris Clark; Granddaughters, Samantha Hudson & Daniel, Abby Williams & Darren, Kelsey Deel & Austin; Great-Grandchildren, Dane Hudson, Aleaha Williams, Carson Williams; Special Friend, Joan Summers; many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with Pastor Tony Clark officiating. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Billie Joyce Laux please visit our Sympathy Store.