Helen “Ake” York age 86 of Knoxville passed away June 17, 2023. She volunteered at Maryville Food Pantry and long-time gate- keeper at UT Football games. Helen was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by husbands, Wilbur Ake and Lester York; son, Keith Ake; grandson, Robert Perry. Survived by daughter, Cindy Rickus; sons, Charles Ake and Carl (Tracey) Ake; grandchildren, Kristy (Tom) Wilder, Wilbur McPherson, Carl Ake, Jr. Megan (Nate) Winchester, Krusten Perry and Sierra Perry; great-grandchildren, Ashley Rutherford (Devon), Michael Wilder (Brooke) and Kenneth Wilder; great-great-grandchildren, Ronald Presley, Zeak Rutherford, Piper Wilder and Chloe Wilder. Family and friends will meet at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery on Gov. John Sevier Hwy. for a 2 pm graveside service. Condolences may be left at www.weaverfuneralservices.com.
