Lillian Francis Brewster

1940 - 2012

Lillian Francis Brewster obituary, 1940-2012, Strawberry Plains, TN

BORN

1940

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

McCarty - Evergreen Funeral Home

7426 Asheville Highway

Knoxville, Tennessee

Lillian Brewster Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 25, 2012.

Brewster, Lillian Francis, age 72, of Strawberry Plains, passed away on Thursday May 24th at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by: daughters Sandy Hunt and Kathy Akins; sister Betty Thornton, and parents Claude and Margaret Merritt. Survivors include: husband Claude Brewster; children: Debbie Houser, Steve Smith, Mike Smith, and Chris Smith; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and sister Rhonda Maner. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Jeffery Swilley for his kindness and compassionate care for Lillian during her illness. No services are planned at this time. Online guestbook is available and condolences may be offered at mccartyevergreen.com.

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June 17, 2012

talisha whittier

we miss Mrs. Brewster deeply. she was such a sweet woman. your family is in my prayers

June 16, 2012

Hope Crowe

Mamaw u was like my own mom i watched how u suffered and now hopefully ur at peace i love and miss u so bad so does papaw though u will never b forgotten love u bunches mamaw.

May 29, 2012

Dawn Fortner

Ronnie and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Although it's been a few years since I've seen Ms. Lillian, I absolutely adored her. She has held a special place in my heart and I hope that she will rest peacefully now.

May 27, 2012

Rhonda Maner

Love you always

May 26, 2012

During this time of grief going to God's word the bible will bring you much comfort and turning to him in prayer.

May 26, 2012

Rhonda Maner

I love you and will miss you terribly and I thank God for our times together through all the good as well as the bad. Rest well, if anyone deserves it, you do. Sisters are not for a while but forever...Rhonda

May 25, 2012

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