Ella Mae Vest

Ella M. Vest, age 72 of Maryville, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at her home. She was a member of Rio East Church. Ella retired from Blount Memorial Hospital after 30 years of being a care giver. She was a loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. Preceded in death by: Grandson, Daniel Suffron, several brothers and sisters, and her parents. Survivors include: Husband, Ronald D. Vest; children and spouses, Clark “Buzz” Ray, Jr. and Shirley, Randy Ray, Sheila Huskey and Mark, Pamela Suffron and Danny; Robert Ray and Bessie; 15 Grandchildren; Numerous Great Grandchildren; Siblings, Dolly Hinkle, Gary Storms, J.C. Bowman, Willard Bowman, Beulah Pridemore; half brothers and sisters, Freddie Jones, Moses Jones, Hazel Boscaino, Laura Couch. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, Friday, July 20, 2018 at RIO East Church, Broadway. Funeral service will begin at 7:00 PM with Pastor Dale Buchanan and Reverend Mike Parker officiating. The Internment will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Grandview Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ella Mae Vest please visit our Sympathy Store.