MEDLEY, LELA CONNATSER – age 74 of Knoxville, an unconditional loving mother and grandmother, a devoted wife, a courageous fighter and an amazing friend to many went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at UT Medical Center. She attended Stock Creek Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Jack Elmore and Ruby Moore; sister Ruby Lane; brother Buddy Elmore. She is survived by her husband, Bill Medley; her daughters, Karen Wesner and husband John; Brenda Berrier and husband Pat; stepson Mark Medley and wife Marcia; seven grandchildren, Josh Watkins and wife Jordan; Meagan Graves; Zac Wesner and wife Autumn, Andrew Wesner and wife Emily; Dylan Medley and wife Nikki of North Carolina; Blake Medley and wife Janelle; Anna Medley; eleven great grandchildren; one brother, Dennis Elmore. Visitation will be held at Stock Creek Baptist Church, Knoxville on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM with service to follow with Rev. Buddy Johnson officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Stock Creek Baptist Church, 8106 Martin Mill Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920.
