Lillian Gaynelle Seay Currie

Lillian Gaynelle Seay Currie, age 86, of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2024. She died in her home surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with Dementia. Lillian was born August 20, 1938 in Grainger County, TN. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints since 1980, before that she was a member of the Meridian Baptist Church on Chapman Hwy. Lillian graduated from Young High School in 1955, after graduation she attended Knoxville Business College. She worked at Hamilton National Bank in the 1960's and later retired from the financial department at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in 1998. She was preceded in death by loving parents, Enoch Franklin Seay, Dorothy Mildred Money Seay, husband Jerome Daniel Currie, daughter Dorothy Jan Currie Butler, son-in-law Arlo L Blatter, granddaughter Veronica Goans, great granddaughter Lilly Grace Goans. siblings: Owen & (Agnes) Seay, Glenn (Doris) Seay, Nancy (Thomas) Long, Newman Seay, brother-in-law Woodrow Blann, sisters-in-law: Constance Neldner (George Neldner) & Elaine Mordo, special friends: Jack & Eddie Hopkins and Rose Marie Maffeo. Survived by children: Stuart A. Currie (Donna C. Currie), Kimberly A. Mata (Roland Mata) son-in-law Johnnie C. Butler, grandchildren: Daniel (Alex) Rogers, Kathleen (KJ) Ani, Megan Smith, Gregory Smith II, Maxwell Rogers, Zackary Smith, Bradley Driver, Wesley (Mallie) Goans, Hayden Currie, Landon (Chloe) Currie, great grandchildren: Tyler Lyons, Devin Rogers, Thomas (Shianne) Redmon Jr., Brooklynn Rogers, Kaytlyn Redmon, Caroline Rogers, Hanes Rogers, Jonathan Redmon, Lilly-Ann Redmon, Ayden Goddard, Tucker Redmon, Trenton Goans, Kinsley Goans, Everleigh Rogers, Mikala Goans, Jessica Merritt, Mason Merritt, Lincoln Goans great great grandchildren: Abbey, Alliesyn, Asher, Mya, Avis, Kyran, Kaia siblings: Dorothy Gale Seay, William (Lois) Seay, Molly (Lowell) Lundberg, sister-in-law, Della Seay; as well as many nieces and nephews bonus grandchildren and great grandchildren: Rebecca Cox, Remiah, Amari, Rylan, BreeAnna Bull, Jakaree, Ma'Synie, Ja'Kyron special friends: Marion Parker Hicks, the Ford family Services: Lillian, a.k.a Momma, Sister, Nanny, Lildapil, Lil, Lil-yun Lillian met the love of her life in high school and they remained married until his death in 1998. Lillian was a force to be reckoned with, she knew what she wanted and was not afraid to tell you about it. She had a wicked sense of humor and loved to laugh. She loved traveling, singing opera off key, and staying in daily communication with her loved ones. She spent countless hours working on family genealogy and sharing stories of her childhood with the next generations. Lillian was loyal and utterly devoted to her family, everything she did in life was for them. She provided unwavering stability in a world of chaos. She set an example of how to be an incredible caregiver of others all throughout her life. In her later years, her children, grandchildren, great, and even great great grandchildren were privileged to have the opportunity to take care of her. While Dementia is a horrible disease, her family experienced beautiful moments and tender mercies all throughout her journey. Life will never be the same without her. Now she is free to fly with the angels. God be praised. A private family viewing was held on November 8, 2024 at Rose Funeral & Cremation - Broadway at 10am. Graveside Service will be held at 11am on Saturday November, 23rd 2024 at Woodlawn Cemetery 4500 Woodlawn Pk Knoxville, TN 37920 All are welcome to attend.

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Lillian Gaynelle Seay Currie

November 5, 2024