Billie Jo Hembree

Billie Jo Hembree, age 74, of Maryville passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at her home. Billie graduated from Pellissippi State Community College. She was a very active member of Gray Ridge Baptist Church. She spent a lot of time helping mentally challenged and Special Education students. Billie was a cancer survivor. Survivors include her husband of over 42 years, Carlos Marion Hembree; son, Dakota Eagle; daughter, Angela Higgins; six grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Brenda Head. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, with the service to follow in the Trinity Chapel with Rev. Jason Word officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Grandview Cemetery for the Interment. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com