Wanda Maelene Rolen age 78 of Knoxville went home to be with her Lord and family Saturday November 27, 2021. She was a member of South Point Baptist Church a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Wanda was preceded in death by parents, Henry and Mildred Tankersley; brother, Don Tankersley; best friend Margie. She is survived by husband of 48 years Henry Rolen; 2 sons, Andy (Nikki) Laesser and Henry (Sue) Rolen Jr; 2 daughters, Melissa Willis and Erin (Wayne) Latham; step-son, Shane (Crystal) Johnson; 19 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; brother, Jimmy (Robin)Tankersley; sister, Rubylee Sexton; several nieces and nephews and family members.The family will receive friends Monday December 6, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. at Berry Funeral Home 3704 Chapman Hwy. Service will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Danny Hill officiating. Family and friends will meet Tuesday December 7, 2021 at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on Gov. John Sevier Hwy for a 8:30 a.m. Interment. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com
