Marie DEJAYNES, age 81, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. Marie was born May 8, 1939. She was preceded in death by parents, Webster and Louise Johnson; brother, Jim Johnson and sister Jewell Cook. Marie is survived by husband of 40 years, Gene DeJaynes; son, Mike DeJaynes; daughter and son-in-law, Gina and Mark Carter; 3 grandchildren, Michael DeJaynes Jr, Christina DeJaynes and Kayla Russell; great-grandson, Cutler DeJaynes ; several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will have a call at convenience Sunday, April 11, 2021 from 12-5 p.m. at McCarty Evergreen Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet Monday April 12, 2021 at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery for a 12:30 p.m. Graveside service. Interment will follow in East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.mccartyevergreen.com