Jean Rogers Pryor, age 99, of Maryville, passed away on July 8, 2026.

A graduate of Walland High School, she began working as a clerk/typist at ALCOA shortly after. She worked there for several years, taking a break from working outside the home after the birth of her daughter. She later returned to work in the Blount County Clerk and Master’s office where she advanced to the position of Chief Deputy Clerk before her retirement after 18 years of service.

Following her retirement, Jean served as a Pink Lady at Blount Memorial Hospital working in the gift shop. She was a gifted cross stitcher and spent time creating beautiful pieces to be displayed. Jean also enjoyed reading, flower gardening, canning and making delicious jelly.

Jean married Darrell Pryor on May 15, 1948. They were married 74 years and 11 months prior to Darrell’s death in April, 2023.

In addition to Darrell, she was also preceded in death by her father, Leonard Rogers, her beloved mother, Nancy Davis Rogers, siblings Doris Rogers Badgett, William Fred Rogers, Jimmie Rogers Owenby and James Martin “Tom” Rogers. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Tim Morton, and her beloved granddaughter, Sarah Morton, and fiancé, Zachery Elliott.

The family would like to thank Morning View Assisted Living and Fairpark Health and Rehab for their excellent care during the last years of Jean’s life. They would also like to thank Nancy & Rick Ayres and Julia Keylon for their visits with and support of Jean.

The family will gather at 2:30 PM on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at the Grandview Mausoleum Chapel to receive friends with the service to begin at 3:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Maryville, Busy Bees Flower Fund, 202 W Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37801.

Condolences may be shared at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.