Shanks, Jolene “Joey” Johnson, age 72, went to her heavenly home on Monday, October 7, 2013. Joey was born and raised in Kenton, Ohio where she met and married the love of her life, Dr. Carroll Shanks. She began her college years at Stephens College and graduated from Ohio State University. In 1969, following Carroll’s time in the US Army, Joey and Carroll moved to Knoxville, Tennessee for Carroll to complete his residency. Joey was very active in the Dental Alliance for several years and was voted outstanding president for the State Dental Alliance. She was also active in other civic organizations. She is a member of Blessed John XXIII Catholic Parish. Joey was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Velma Johnson. Survivors include husband of 49 years, Dr. Carroll Shanks; daughter and son-in-law Chelse and Jeff Summers; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Rebecca Shanks; grandchildren, Shea and Sam Summers and Sophie and C.J. Shanks. Joey’s passions were her grandchildren, horses and shopping. The family will receive friends 5 -7 PM Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Hwy. A funeral Mass will be held at All Saints Catholic Parish, 620 North Cedar Bluff Rd. Knoxville, TN 37923 on Friday at 1:30 PM. Father Eric Andrews and Father Michael Wood will be officiating. Following the Funeral Mass, the family will be proceeding to Highland Memorial Cemetery for a private interment service. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the UT Cancer Institute, 1926 Alcoa Hwy. Building F Suite 310, Knoxville TN 37920 or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 1500 Rosecrans Ave. Suite 200 Manhattan Beach CA 90266 www.pancan.org Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com
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