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- [S74] Atchley Funeral Home Records, Volume IV, 1987-1999, Larry D. Fox, (Smoky Mountain Historical Society), 27 Oct 1994.
Carroll "Button" Helton obituary
- [S4] Knoxville News-Sentinel (Tennessee), 19 May 2007.
MOORE, LOIS ELLIS - age 62 of Knoxville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday evening, May 26, 2007. She was born on November 7, 1944 at her family homeplace in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Sevier County, Tennessee. She was the second daughter born of Bessie and Oscar Vernalee Helton. Lois was a very loving, caring and faithful daughter, sister, mother, wife and friend who touched the lives of so many people. She will sadly be missed by all that knew her. She was a faithful member of Hoitt Avenue Baptist Church in Knoxville. She is preceded in death by: Daniel D. Ellis of Knoxville; brothers, Carroll "Button" and Larry "Gomer" Helton and a very special cousin, Claudia "Short" Helton, all from Sevierville. Lois is survived by: parents, Oscar Vernalee and Bessie Helton of Sevierville; husband, Don Moore of Knoxville; son and daughter-in-law, Daniel L. and Daphne Ellis of Louisville; step sons and daughters-in-law, Phillip Moore of Louisville, Terry Moore of Louisville, Rick and Donna Moore of Louisville, Mike and Renea Wilson of Rockford; sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret "Algie" and Leonard Burl Huskey of Pigeon Forge, Shirley Maples of Pigeon Forge, Linda Moore of Walland, Betty Jo and Harold Maples of Sevierville, Barbara and Joe Caves of Sevierville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Verma Ray "Buster" and Wilma Helton of Pigeon Forge, Howard Helton and friend Violet Henson of Morristown, Paul "Henry" and Neomia Helton of Sevierville, Kenneth and Pam Helton of Seymour, Malcom Helton of Sevierville; numerous loving nieces, nephews, cousins and step-grandchildren. Lois will remain forever in the memory of a dear and special life long friend, Eloise Young. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Highland South Memorial Funeral Home located at 9010 East Simpson Road, Knoxville, Tennessee. Funeral services will follow in the chapel at 8:00 p.m., the Rev. Travis Williams, Rev James Hammond and Rev. Buddy Cameron officiating. Interment will be Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Highland South Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be: Randy Byrd, John Davis, Matt Johnstone, Mike Wilson, Rick Moore and Phillip Moore. Honorary pallbearers will be step-grandchildren, Eric and Aaron Wilson. The family would like to express its deepest gratitude and thanks to all the many friends and members of Hoitt Avenue Baptist Church for all their support and prayers. A very special thanks to Josh Moore and Kenny Byrd for sharing the love they have for Lois in their God given talent of music. Highland South Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations (573-7300) are honored to be serving the family of Lois Ellis Moore. Guest book may be signed at: www.highlandmemorialparks.com.
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