Eutella

Murphy

Eutella Tarbett Rowland Murphy age 99, of Maryville, TN passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026. She member of East Maryville Baptist Church and former member at Riverview Baptist Church.

Preceded by: parents, Shirl (Waltsie) Tarbett; husband, Charles Rowland; husband, Daniel Murphy; siblings, Mae Ruth Dixon, Gene Tarbett, and Betty Jo Arwood; infant great grandson, Lucas Morgan.

Survivors: sons & daughter-in-law, Gary (Dinah) Rowland; daughter, Sheila Rowland Schlosshan; grandchildren, Mark (Jenifer) Rowland, Keith Rowland, Julie Taylor Farmer, Daniel Schlosshan; great grandchildren, Eli Rowland, Emma Rowland, Anderson Rowland, Nathaniel Slowson; great grandchildren, Kaitlin Morgan, Seth Farmer, and Kelsey Farmer; great- great grandchildren, Everly Morgan, Madilynn Farmer.

Eutella moved to Blount County, TN near Rockford in the mid-1930's at age 7, when Norris Dam was built and partially covered the family farm in Union County. Their new farm on Cusick Road touched on Alcoa Highway, which was then a 2 lane dirt road.

Eutella was proud to graduate from Blount Memorial Hospital's first LPN program in the late 1960's, and she provided nursing care there for over 30 years.

She was a loving Christian and active church member at East Maryville Baptist Church, and previously at Riverview Baptist Church.

The family greatly appreciates the excellent care and attention provided for her by the staff at Fairpark Health and Rehabitation.

Eutella was a devoted caregiver for so many throughout her life. Rest in peace.

Family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 PM, Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 6:00 PM with Rev. Keith Johnson officiating. Interment will be at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at Clark’s Grove Cemetery, Maryville, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society. Condolences may be shared at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.