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- [S27] The Daily Times, http://www.thedailytimes.com/, (Blount County, Tennessee), 3 Mar 2010.
Evelyn "Bill" DeWees to celebrate 90th birthday
Evelyn (Bill) DeWees, of Maryville, will celebrate her 90th birthday from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Shannondale Community Building. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
She requests no gifts.
Mrs. DeWees was born March 10, 1920, in Maryville, to the late M.D. and Mertie Baker. She was married to the late Bob DeWees.
Her family includes children Robert DeWeese and wife Charlene Bassett, of Raleigh, N.C., and William DeWees and wife LuAnn, of Paris. She has one granddaughter, Katelyn DeWees. Her family also includes her brother Hugh T. (Tippy) Baker, of Athens, Ga., and many nieces and nephews.
She is a member of First Baptist Church of Maryville, Chilhowee Club and many bridge clubs.
- [S112] Census, 1930.
Name Willie E Baker
Event Type Census
Event Date 1930
Event Place Maryville, Blount, Tennessee, United States
Gender Female
Age 10
Marital Status Single
Race White
Race (Original) White
Relationship to Head of Household Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Daughter
Birth Year (Estimated) 1920
Birthplace Tennessee
Father's Birthplace Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace Tennessee
Sheet Letter A
Sheet Number 10
HOUSEHOLD
ROLE
GENDER
AGE
BIRTHPLACE
Mell D Baker Head M 48 Tennessee
Mertie A Baker Wife F 44 Tennessee
Herdage Baker Daughter F 24 Tennessee
Bruce Baker Son M 17 Tennessee
Clara Baker Daughter F 14 Tennessee
Margaret Baker Daughter F 13 Tennessee
Willie E Baker Daughter F 10 Tennessee
Hugh T Baker Son M 7 Tennessee
Betty R Baker Daughter F 3 Tennessee
Virginia Baker Daughter F 0 Tennessee
Amanda Gamble Daughter F 22 Tennessee
Howard Gamble Son-in-law M 23 Tennessee
James E Gamble Grandson M 1 Tennessee
Myrtle Phillips Servant F 29 Tennessee
Anna L Gordon Servant F 47 Tennessee
Jamie A Gordon Roomer F 10 Tennessee
Anita W Gordon Roomer F 16 Georgia
G Samuel Thompson Roomer M 48 Tennessee
Ralph H Stausberry Roomer M 39 Tennessee
Leland S Grant Roomer M 41 Georgia
Charles Poole Roomer M 36 Tennessee
Cory Keeble Roomer M 26 Tennessee
- [S25] Smith Mortuary Company, www.smithmortuary.com, 15 Nov 2015.
March 10, 1920 - November 15, 2015
Evelyn Baker DeWees (known as “Bill” to her friends) passed away peacefully Sunday night, Nov.15, at her home in Shannondale, Maryville TN. Evelyn graduated Maryville High School in 1938. A loyal UT fan, she had gleefully watched the TN Volunteers win their 11/14 game with her granddaughter and her husband. Then, she played bridge Saturday night. Her family was so fortunate to have this active and joyful Mother and beloved Aunt with them until age 95. Preceded in death by: husband, Robert L. DeWees, Sr.; sisters, Herdage Taylor, Amanda Gamble, Virginia Baker, Betty Boring, Margaret Lawson, and Clara Granger; and brothers, Jake & Bruce Baker. A Maryville College attendee, Mrs. DeWees is survived by her son, Robert L. DeWeese, Jr., wife Charlene Bassett; son Dr. William DeWees, wife Luane; their daughter Katelyn and husband Nathan West; brother, Hugh T. Baker; and too many devoted nieces and nephews to name; special caregiver, Nancy Howard who spoiled her greatly. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Maryville First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 202 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801. Family will receive friends from 10 am until 12:00 Noon on Thursday, November 19, 2015 in Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral will follow at 12 Noon. Family and friends will assemble at 2:00 pm, Thursday, November 19, 2015 for graveside service and interment at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Athens, TN. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com
- [S147] Find a Grave, (Memorial: 155120709).
- [S147] Find a Grave, (Memorial: 155061941).
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