Kathryn Davis Bentley

BENTLEY, KATHRYN DAVIS (Kitty, Mimi)- age 79, of Knoxville, born November 21, 1934, passed away on Tuesday, September 09, 2014, at Tennova Residential Hospice. Kitty was a devout Roman Catholic and lifelong member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Preceded in death by parents, Robert T., Sr. and Frances Ressler Davis; devoted husband of 44 years, Thomas J. Bentley, Sr; Nephew and Niece, Robert Bentley and Joyce; Nephew, Jeff Davis; Great niece, Roseanna Alderete; Special Friends, Jim and Jo Anne Hannifin, Spencer Adkins, Phil and Kay Newport. Survived by beloved brother and sister-in-law, Bob, Jr. and Beverly Davis; Children, Tom, Jr. and Mica Bentley, Jeannie Holt, Mark and Kelly Bentley, Ann and Pat Ledford, Amy Bentley; Grandchildren, Jason Holt and Morgan Marshall, Lauren and Ken Cook, Josh Bentley, John Binkley, Jeremy and Sarabeth Bentley, Joe Binkley, Ryan and Rachel Bentley, Kimberly and Corey Theiss; Great-grandchildren, Seth Lawson, Sophia and Addilyn Bentley, Sawyer Bentley; Numerous, treasured cousins, nieces and nephews; Cherished friends, Ann Adkins and Mary Catherine Willard; Long time neighbors and friends, Dave and Susie Lloyd, Jean Gregory, Lou and Betty Thacker. From her parents, Kitty inherited a generous, outgoing spirit; natural beauty and grace. With their instruction and example, she learned to live honestly, labor diligently, love openly, and trust fully in the unfailing goodness of God. As a young wife and mother, Kitty was active in her parish’s Junior Club and Altar Society. In later years, she leant herself to the Prayer Line and Bereavement Committee. Along with husband, Tom, Kitty opened her heart and her home to an ever growing circle of family and friends. She became known, far and wide, for her culinary skills (with generous helpings for all) and, perhaps, the best cookie cabinet it town. To her family, Kitty was helpmate, healer, disciplinarian and guardian. She was maker of special occasion outfits, lavish birthday feasts and unequaled Christmas fudge. She was an avid proponent of fresh air and sunshine, family prayer, huge meals, DIY projects and music; there was always music. She was a dutiful daughter, devoted wife, determined parent and faithful friend. This world will never be the same. The family wishes to express its deep appreciation and gratitude to the Rehab Care staff at Physicians Regional Medical Center; to Kitty’s personal physician, N. Lynn Taylor, MD; to John Vannoy, MD., Cindy Roberts, RN, and the entire staff of Tennova Residential Hospice. The family also acknowledges special kindnesses and assistance from Betsy Roberts, Dr. Sam Lyle, Beth Walker, Wendy Harpst, Faye McMillan, Janie Knight, Jean Gregory family. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, Thursday, September, 11, 2014, at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. A Rosary prayer service will follow at 8:00 pm, with Monsignor Xavier Mankel presiding. A funeral Mass will be conducted at 2:00 pm, Friday, September 12, 2014, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church with Rev. Bill Gahagan officiating. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to Holy Ghost Catholic Church or Catholic Charities. Online obituary may be viewed and condolences extended at www.rosemortuary.com.

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Kathryn Davis Bentley

November 21, 1934 - September 9, 2014