Mary Elaine Ford, age 78 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 21, 2017. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Bertha Hancock; husband, James Edward Ford, and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Leonard King and Joy and Larry Bishop; two sons, Danny and Gene Fawver; five grandchildren, Ashton, Amber, Tiffany, Michelle, and Chris; ten great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Kanipe and Eva Shahan; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 24, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 pm at McCarty-Evergreen Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet at Pollard Cemetery on Thursday, May 25, 2017 for a 12:00 pm graveside service. Condolences may be offered at www.mccarty-evergreenfuneralhome.com.
