Phyllis Ann Maples, age 66, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Phyllis was a loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was of the Baptist faith, loved to crochet, and loved spending time with her family.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Underwood; son, Ross Maples; and mother-in-law, Jeanette Maples. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Ed Maples; father, Ted Underwood; father-in-law, Bob Maples; 4 children, Richard Lambert, Pamela Lambert (Donnie Ion), John (Chelsey) Lambert and Anitra (Corey) Jackson; 8 grandchildren, Daden, Mersadez, Adrianna, Xandra, McKinleigh, Kindyll, Landreigh and Stallone; and 3 great-grandchildren, Kairo, River and Dakoldist.
A special thank you to all of the staff at UT Medical Center for helping us through this very difficult period in Phyllis' life.
The family will receive friends Wednesday August 27, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. at Berry Highland South 9010 E. Simpson Road. Service will follow at 7:00pm with Rev. Benji Fowler officiating. Condolences may be offered at www.berryhighlandsouth.com
