Joan Beverly Kerr

Joan Beverly Kerr, age 88 of Friendsville, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 at the family home. Joan was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved spending time with her family and always put her family first. She was a selfless military wife who loved the Lord and was a member of Friends Quaker Church of Friendsville. Joan will truly be deeply missed by her family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Ivadene French and her brothers, Jay P. French, Junior French, Jasper French, Buddy French, and Walter French. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, James F. Kerr Jr. of Friendsville; daughter, Iva Kerr; grandchildren, Michael Giffin and Delia Ogle; and great grandchildren, Morgan Giffin and Tyler Giffin, all of Maryville; The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 12:30 until 1:30 PM in the Smith Trinity Chapel with the Funeral Service to follow at 1:30 PM. The interment service and burial will follow at 3:00 PM at Friends Church Cemetery in Friendsville. Condolences may be shared through Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com