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Hazel Greenlee Weems
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September 22nd, 1909 - October 24th, 2009
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| Obituary: |
Mrs. Weems was born September 22, 1909, and was the daughter of the late James Willis Greenlee and Elizabeth “Pet” Tullock Greenlee. She was raised in the Cross Anchor Community. She and the late James H. Weems were married for 72 years. Mrs. Weems was the oldest life-long member of Mt. Pleasant Cumberland Presbyterian Church in the Cross Anchor Community, where she took a very active role in the various programs of the church and attended services faithfully, as long as her health permitted.
Mrs. Weems was a very loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a gifted seamstress, gardener, and loved to can, cook, and entertain. She was also a devout Christian role model for her family, friends and anyone in which she came in contact. She had many friends, all of which continually expressed their admiration and love for “Mrs. Hazel.” She had a sweet spirit that exhibited itself through her kind words, her out-going personality, and her compassion for all that she met.
Mrs. Weems had recently celebrated her 100th birthday and received over 100 birthday cards from friends. She enjoyed each and every one of them. Both she and the family greatly appreciated this overwhelming expression of kindness and joy.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, JT and Marcella Weems, and Ted and Jane Weems, all of Greene County. Three daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Lewis (Janice) Rader, Jr., Dorles and JD Sensabaugh, and Drucilla and Sam Miller, all of Greene County. Two grand-daughters, Lana and Jeff Brown, and Jana and Mark Wills, all of Greene County. Six grandsons, Travis and Amanda Weems, , Larry and Julie Weems, Todd Weems, and David Sensabaugh, all of Greene County, Dr. Chris Shaver and wife, Alysia, of Knoxville, and Terry and Donna Sensabaugh of Washington County. Twelve great-grandchildren, Matthew and Lexie Weems, Samantha and Sydney Sensabaugh, Carrie and Grace Weems, Hannah and Seth Brown, all of Greene County, Jonathon and Wilson Shaver, both of Knoxville, and Eric and Aaron Sensabaugh of Washington County. One special sister-in-law, Mary Greenlee of Jonesborough and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, the late James H. Weems, her parents, the late James Willis Greenlee and, Elizabeth “Pet” Tullock Greenlee, three brothers, Herman “Red” Greenlee, Rupert Greenlee, John “Jack” Greenlee, a special aunt, the late Hannah Kate Tullock, and a special sister-in-law , the late Glenna Greenlee. Special friends include Roberta Gass, Evelyn White, Etta Key, Ann Shelton, Debby Swift, Angie Wampler and Reverend Jason Allmon. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 27th, at Jeffers Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Jeffers Mortuary Chapel on Wednesday, October 28 th, at 2:00 p.m., with interment in Cross Anchor Cemetery. The Reverend Mark Wills will officiate. Pall bearers include her grandsons, great-grandsons, a special nephew, Bobby Greenlee and his son Rocky Greenlee. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Mt. Pleasant Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Dr. Charles Montgomery, and Dr W. Joseph Scott, the staff and nurses of West Wing Laughlin Healthcare Center, the staff and nurses of the fourth floor at Laughlin Memorial Hospital.
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Mt. Pleasant C.P. Church or the Cross Anchor Cemetery Association, in care of Roberta Gass, 2150 Old Baileyton Road, Afton, TN 37616.
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Cross Anchor Cemetery
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2:00PM to 4:00PM on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at Jeffers Funeral Service Downtown (map/driving directions)
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6:00PM to 8:00PM on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at Jeffers Funeral Service Downtown (map/driving directions)
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2:00PM at Jeffers Funeral Chapel Downtown on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 (map/driving directions)
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