Isabella “Van” Pearce Badgett age 79 of Knoxville, passed away November 19, 2018. She was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church and was a 4-H leader for 50 years. Preceded in death by husband, Stephen Badgett, Sr.; parents, Frank and Isabella Pearce. Survived by children, Stephen Rance (Kathy) Badgett, Jr., Marty (fiance’, Charlie Dunlap) Badgett Chaney, Kathy (Anthony) Badgett Lankford, and Robert Rhea Badgett; grandchildren, Sam (Misty) Chaney, Drew (Holli) Hatmaker, Katie (Paul) Davis, Emily (Byron) Franklin, Bryan (Callie) Badgett, Vanessa Badgett , Lydia (fiance’, Bryan Russell) Badgett and Robby Badgett; great-grandchildren, Adam Chaney, Knox and Breck Hatmaker, Kitley Franklin and Vance Davis; brother, Frank Pearce Jr. (Sheila); several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews and a host of friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to New Hope Presbyterian Church (Clothes Closet) 1705 Merchant Dr., Knoxville, TN 37912, the Knox County 4-H – City County Building Suite 560, or to the charity of your choice. The family will receive friends 4-7 pm Friday at Weaver’s Chapel with the service to follow at 7 pm. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 am Saturday at Rocky Hill Cemetery for an 11 am interment. Online guestbook is available at www.weaverfuneralservices.com.
