Betty Gross

Betty Jo Gross, age 81 of Knoxville, went home to be with Jesus on January 15, 2026. Betty was a blessing to all who knew her. She had a way of tugging at your heart strings. You could not help but to love her. Betty's genuine innocence captured you. Her laugh was contagious and her spirit always kept you coming back to see her. No one came in contact with Betty that their day and life was not just a little better. Her love for music goes back to her youth, listening to her transistor radio, knowing every song and who sang it, singing right along with them. Elvis Presley being her most favorite of all time, from Love Me Tender to Blue Suede Shoes. Betty's intense love for music will forever be remembered by those who knew her best. In our hearts and memories she has left a void, but will forever be loved and missed until we meet again. She was preceded in death by parents, Harlis (Tiny) Gross and Flora Irene Gross; step-mother, Frances Gross; sister, Anna Marie Vandergriff (Sam). Betty is survived by brother, Danny (Buck) Gross (Darlene); step-sisters, Diana Houston, Donna Houston, Charlsie Hobbs (Dan), Christine Williams, Darlene Gravenmier (Mike), Brenda Evans (Dan) Several nieces and nephews; special friend and caregiver, Gracie (Timmy) Cole from Island Home Health and Rehab where Betty lived for 25 years. The family will receive friends Monday January 19, 2026 from 6-8 p.m. at Berry Highland South 9010 E. Simpson Road. Service will follow at 8:00 pm with Rev. Greg Lindsey and Chaplin James Yeary officiating. Family and friends will meet Tuesday January 20, 2026 at Berry Highland South Cemetery for a 1:00 pm Committal. Condolences may be offered at www.berryhighlandsouth.com