Mary Jo Shinlever, 93, went to her heavenly home on January 24, 2021. She was retired from the University of Tennessee and was a faithful member and teacher at Island Home Baptist Church. Mary Jo was an avid gardner who enjoyed sharing her love of flowers with others.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles; parents, Myrtle and Dewey Lloyd; siblings, JD & Jack Lloyd, June Bell; grandchildren, Daniel Geros and Amy Clark Arwood.
She is survived by her daughters, Teresa Banker (Bob), Debra Greenwood, Jolene Clark (Mike); grandchildren, Kati Pierce (John), Jeffrey Banker (Ellen), Melissa Banker, Christina Geros; great-grandchildren, Ian, Jacob, and Lynea Banker, Jason Pierce and Sara Clark.
The family invites friends to pay their respects at their convenience on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 between the hours of 9:00am-7:00pm, Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville. A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, January 28, 2021, 2:00pm, officiated by Rev. Tim Fleeger at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 5901 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville. You are invited to share fond memories and sign the online guestbook at www.berryfuneralhome.com
A Blessing to many, now an Angel among us-