Iva Tanner

TIva Tanner, age 78 of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021. Iva retired from UT Medical Center laundry department with over 30 years of service. She traveled extensively with her husband while he served in the U.S. Army. Iva was of the Baptist faith and was a strong believer in the Lord. She had a heart of gold and did more for others than she did for herself. Iva was preceded in death by her husband, SFC William W. Tanner; parents, Ollie and Madgie Davis; sister, Janet Donelson; brother, Buddy Davis and gracious friend, Mike Hall.

Iva is survived by her sons, David Tanner, Steve Tanner, and Terry (Sandie) Tanner; grandchildren, Katie Tanner and Steven Tanner; great grandchildren, Marleigh and Brielle; pet and companion, Buddy; sisters, Sylvia Caylor, Joan Griggs, Selma Lundy, and Carol (Butch) Hutton.

Iva's family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm in the Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920, with her funeral service immediately following at 7:00pm with Rev. Charlie McNutt officiating. Iva's Graveside Service and interment will be Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 1:00pm at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Knoxville, TN.