Mae Owens

Owens, Mae Purkey-91 of Seymour, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2012 at UT Hospital after a lingering illness. She was a member of Meridian Baptist Church. Mae was preceded in death by husbands JB Purkey, Jr. and Ralph Owens; son, Kenny Purkey; parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Davis; brothers, John L. and Charles Davis; sisters, Ruby Boles, Hazel Headrick and Evelyn Thomas. Survivors: daughter, Sandy Weaver; daughter-in-law, Mary Sue Purkey; sister, Stella Hickman; grandchildren, Tina Wilkinson (Sonny), Mike Weaver (Lori), Becky Holland, Rusty Weaver (Amanda); great grandchildren, Jyssika, Caleb, Benjamin, Jacob, Nathan, Haleigh Rose; step great grandchildren, Chase, Conner, Colby, Blake and survived by “special friend” her cat, Oreo. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Meridian Baptist Church, 6513 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 23, 2012 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Meridian Baptist Church. The funeral service will begin at 7:00 pm, Rev. Dana Fachman officiating. Family and friends will meet at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 10:30 am to travel in procession to Woodlawn Cemetery for an 11:00 am interment. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.