Edith "Meme" Deal, age 90, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church of South Knoxville. Edith loved her family and friends dearly. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mae Davis; husband, Alvin Deal; daughter, Jodi Gibbs and sister, Susie Louise Painter.
Edith is survived by granddaughters, April Coatney and husband Jonathan, Heather Aleigha Owen and husband Tony; great grandchildren, Michael and Emily Coatney and Konner Owens.
Edith's family would like to thank the caregivers and nurses at Atria Weston Place, NHC Farragut-Cavette Hill, and Caris Hospice for the wonderful care and love they provided.
Edith's family will receive friends on Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm in the Mausoleum Chapel at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with a Funeral Service immediately following. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sherwoodchapel.com for the Deal family.