Beatrice Margaret Williams

Mrs. Beatrice Margaret Williams, 96, of the Rambling Acres community passed away peacefully at Blount Memorial Hospital early Friday morning, January 9th, 2026. She is survived by her son Pat Williams and her daughters, Regenia Miljanich (Tim Henagar); Bobbie Burchfield (Loyd); Marsha Howell (Eddie). Bea is also survived by four grandchildren: Russell Dotson; Julie Farley (Bryan); Jama Koenig (Zac); Lee Howell (January). She had eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late S.C. and Julia Rogers. In addition, she was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy Williams, eleven siblings, and her grandson Richard F. Dotson, Jr. Bea was a member of Dotson Memorial Baptist Church. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She will always be known to all as “Aunt Bea”. Family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in the Smith Trinity Chapel. Family and friends will assemble at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Grandview Cemetery for the interment. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 865-983-1000, www.SmithLifeandLegacy.com.