Connelly, Mary Louise, age 78, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. She worked for many years for Hills Department Stores. Preceded in death by parents, Gus and Marie Pharm; and devoted aunt and uncle, Charlie and Virginia Greenlee. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 54 years, Leroy Connelly Jr.; children, Regina (Willie) Gee of Vine Grove, KY, and Charlene (Kenneth) Tatum of Antioch, TN; and Vickie Connelly of Knoxville, TN; 6 grandchildren; special friend, Mrs. Della Oliver and other relatives and devoted friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at West Hills Health & Rehab. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to House of God Church 2334 Parkview Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Sherwood Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Tatum officiating. Inurnment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered at www.sherwoodchapel.net
