BORN

1956

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

McCarty - Evergreen Funeral Home

7426 Asheville Highway

Knoxville, Tennessee

Carol Proffitt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 7, 2017.

Carol Proffitt, age 61, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Beverly Park Place. She was a 1974 graduate of Carter High School and formerly employed by TVA. Carol loved her cats and music. Preceded in death by her father, Nathan Proffitt; and brother, Neil Proffitt. Survivors include mother, Anna Proffitt; brother, Mark Proffitt; aunt, Betty Branson; uncle, Arthur Davis; nieces, Elicia Proffitt, Deetra Proffitt; and several cousins and other relatives. The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 pm on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at McCarty-Evergreen Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at 6:00 pm. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 am on Monday, September 11, 2017 at Eastview Memorial Gardens for an 11:00 am interment. Condolences may be offered at www.mccartyevergreen.com

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September 14, 2017

Sonya Weber

Sending my condolences to family. Carol was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Carol was a great friend to all that knew her.

September 10, 2017

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September 9, 2017

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Sep

10

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

McCarty - Evergreen Funeral Home

7426 Asheville Highway, Knoxville, TN 37924

Sep

10

Funeral service

6:00 p.m.

McCarty - Evergreen Funeral Home

7426 Asheville Highway, Knoxville, TN 37924

Sep

11

Interment

11:00 a.m.

Eastview Memorial Gardens

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7426 Asheville Highway, Knoxville, TN 37924

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