Ethel Kelly Julian, oldest member of Smithwood Baptist Church and oldest patient at Holston Health and Rehab passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 at the age of 106. She was the mother of Harold Julian (Ada), C. Lynn Julian (Laura), and the late Joyce Whaley, all of Knoxville. Mrs. Julian was employed by Appalachian Mills, Sanitary Laundry and Dry Cleaning and the Foster Grandparent Program. She also volunteered as a "Pink Lady" at Baptist Hospital. For many years she lived in the New Hopewell community, then in the South Heights community, and finally in the West Haven community. Before joining Smithwood Baptist Church she was a member of New Hopewell Baptist Church, West Haven Baptist Church, and Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband Morris H. Julian, daughter, Joyce J. Whaley and son-in-law Glenn Whaley. She is survived by her two sons and their wives; seven grandchildren: fifteen great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Holston Health and Rehab, Caris Hospice, and special nephew Mike Kelly and Kay for their daily visits. Family will receive friends on Sunday, April 15, 2018 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway with the funeral service to follw at 3:00 pm, Rev. Connie Mack (Cotton) Kelly and Rev. Brock Webster officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be great-grandchildren Blake Johnson, Logan Johnson, Caleb Whaley, Cameron Whaley, Max McCoig, Christian Nave, and her nephew, Mike Kelly. Honorary pallbearers will be David Roberts, David Ellis, Travis Parker, Ben Burnett, Jim Tipton, Phil Johnson, and Timothy Nave. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com
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