Jeanette was born in Knoxville, TN to Ellis & Zora Dyer. She attended Halls High School and Central High School. She graduated with degrees from UT, LMU and Carson-Newman and retired as a kindergarten teacher from Sevierville Primary. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN.
Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Dickie.
She is survived by son, Ed Bush & wife Angie; daughter Kelli Baker and husband Steve along with grandchildren Hayden Baker (Tara); Christian Baker (Behr); Thomas Bush (Hannah); Grant Bush and great-grandchildren Benson Bush and Logan Baker. Also survived by sisters Inez Lockhart & Louise Mikels (David) and several nieces and nephews.
Jeanette loved the Lord above anything else in life and served as a dedicated and devoted Sunday school teacher for years. Her knowledge of the Bible was vast as she had a true thirst for the Word. When she wasn’t teaching kindergarten, camping with Dickie, or at church, she was behind her favorite Bernina sewing machine creating gifts for others. She was a joyful mess, literally, but she knew what was truly important in this world and was a joy to be around.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 8 from 5:30-7:00 with the Celebration of Life at 7:00 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church – South, 2500 Maryville Pike, Knoxville with Rev. Reese Black officiating. Graveside service will be on Friday, October 9 at 11:00 AM at Berry-Highland South, 9010 E. Simpson Rd.
The family would like to send a special thanks to the caregivers at South High Senior Living for their love and care. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mt. Olive Baptist Church – South. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920. www.berryfuneralhome.com
