Betty Ruth (Hicks) Hellard

Preceded in death by her loving husband, Eugene Franklin Hellard; father and mother, Albert Taylor Hicks and Katherine Hicks; siblings: Wesley, Herbert, Margaret, Georgia, and Jimmie; and great-grandson, Tanner Daniels.

She is survived by daughter, Brenda Cox of Knoxville; daughter, Bobbie Smith of Knoxville; grandchildren, Tony and Shonn Daniels of Knoxville, Kendra Cox of Sparta, Lisa Cox of Richmond, Betty Danielle Bright of Knoxville, Larry Eugene Thacker of Ohio; great-grandchildren, Jonathan and Savannah Baker of Morristown, Kendra Ann Usrey of Sparta, Ethan Daniels of Knoxville, Matthew, Devon, Katlyn and Tyler Thacker of Ohio, Karsen Harmon, Jaden Bright, and Landon Bright of Knoxville; 9 great-great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews; and very special niece, Jenny Davis of Maryville.

At Betty's request, there will be no public service. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be left at www.berryfuneralhome.com for the Hellard family.