Brenda Ruth Crum

She worked at Magnavox for many years before retiring. She was an amazing wife, mother and friend!’

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Mrs. Crum is survived by a son, Billy Ray Crum, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Karla Crum, of Greeneville and daughter, Beverly Willis and son-in-law, Gary Willis, of Johnson City; brothers: William, George, Harold and Donnie Thompson; sister: Katherine Lee Stewart; grandchildren: Mandy Crum, Sam Tipton, Abby Persinger Tipton and Amber Leann Carter; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Ronald and Pat Crum, sisters-in-law: Frances Odom, Elizabeth Thompson, Carol Thompson; brothers-in-law: Pat Gray and Ken Cohen; many nieces and nephews; very special friends: Linda Easterly, June Rupert and Shirley Campbell; and Patsy McKee, a dear friend of Ruble Thompson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Bertha Thompson; loving husband, Billy Ray Crum, Sr.; brothers and sister-in-law: Edward, Ruble, Eugene Thompson, Jack and Mildred Thompson, Leland Thompson; sisters and brother-in-law, Mary B. and John Wahler, Julia Cohen, Patricia Gray; sister-in-law, Marie Thompson; brother-in-law, Chuck Stewart; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Hobert and Texie Crum; sister and brother-in-law, Jean and James Gaddis; brother-in-law Jim Odom; and several nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to the wonderful healthcare provided by Dr. Jamie Oakley and staff; care given by Sentinel Homecare (Hannah Sick and Valerie Walde); Amedisys Home Health, especially nurse Ayla; and Caris Healthcare nurse, Zonya. A very special thanks to Jason and Christa Thompson for going above and beyond to help the family.

At her request, there will be no formal visitation or service.