Mary Frances (Johnson) Cummings

She lived in South Knoxville and graduated from Young High School in 1951. She was a faithful member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church where she was the longest serving member having attended since 1939. At the age of twelve Mary accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at Vacation Bible School in 1946.

Mary was married to the love of her life, Robert for nearly 73 years. Together they built a beautiful life and family. She was a loving and devoted mother to Rusty, Kathy, Carol, and Craig. She lovingly welcomed into her family her sons and daughter in-law- Jim Mynatt, David Giles and Jennifer Cummings. Mom dedicated the last 69 years of her life to caring for her son Rusty.

Mary was a beloved Mamaw to Stephanie Cook, Nicholas Giles, Joseph Mynatt, Christian Giles, Haley Mynatt, Johnson Giles, Cassidy Gupton, Anna Wade, Elliot Giles and Rachel Cummings.

She was a proud Great-Mamaw to Chloe, Avery, Ryan and Adleigh.

Mary had a love for traveling, visiting all 50 states as well as many different beautiful places throughout the world. She was an avid flower gardener. Most of all she was a prayer warrior for her family. Her faith in God, and her love and devotion to her family were the heart of who she was.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to One Vision International (onevisionintl.org) or Union Baptist Church Child Enrichment Center (discoverunion.org).

Family will receive friends from 4:00 - 6:00 PM Friday, October 9, 2026, at Sevier Heights Baptist Church, 3140 Maloney Rd, with a Celebration of Life to follow at 6:00 PM. A private interment will be held.

Online condolences may be left at www.berryfuneralhome.com for the Cummings family.