1930
2014
Cain, Polly Needham, "Ms. Polly" beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed from the loving arms of her family into those of her Lord and Savior April 14, 2014. She was joyously reunited with her husband and love of her life, Hugh N. Cain, III; parents, Vida and Burl Needham; sister, Angela Smiddy; brothers, Clay, J.M., and Glen Needham.
Left behind to cherish her memory, daughter, Kathi Preston, Mary Beth Rogers (Chris), Becky Schronce (Thomas) and son, Hugh N. Cain, IV; grandchildren, Eric Schronce (Kathi), Jennifer Schronce, Brandon Schronce (Cheryl), Matthew Schronce (Laurel), Shawn Cain, Danques Preston, DeAngelo Preston, Christina Rogers, and Elizabeth Rogers; great-grandchildren, Tabitha, Erin, Jamie, Jonathan, and Olivia Schronce; special family friend, Kenny Ellis. Polly devoted her life to family creating a Christian home and wonderful and magical holiday and everyday lifelong memories. She was a dedicated and faithful caregiver to husband Hugh during his illness and after his passing continued her steadfast love and devotion to her adoring children and grandchildren. Known to scores of other children as "Ms. Polly", she was a dearly loved and respected caregiver especially as a teacher at Peter Pan Daycare. She has left a lasting legacy of love to all who knew her. The family would like to thank special caregivers, Cherain Patterson and Tracy "Sister" Ervin.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 – 8 pm at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with the funeral to follow at 8 pm. Graveside service will be Thursday at 12 noon at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 Adair Dr. Condolences may be offered at www.lynnhurstchapel.com
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April 18, 2014
Lorinda Pryor
Ms. Polly,
Oh no.. I'm really saddened by this news. You were so great & assisted in spoiling all the kids from Peter Pan. I still remember sitting in your lap for comfort on a bad day. You will be greatly missed. Mrs. Mary Beth my prayers are with you & I know God will comfort you through this great loss. Ms. Polly is happy in Jesus now. I know she will continue to watch over us all. I love you!!!
April 18, 2014
Jennifer Schronce
Mamaw I'm going to miss you so much. I will always remember watermelon picnics and homemade playdoe and homemade potato soup when I broke my jaw. I was your angel here on earth but now you are my real Angel. Looking forward to seeing you happy and healthy again someday. I love you!
April 17, 2014
Bruce and Frances Houser
Kathi, Mary Beth. You are in our prayers. We know how much you loved and cared for her.
April 16, 2014
Robert & Sherry Scott
Becky, Tommy and Family.
Please know you are in our prayers during your time of grief and loss of your mother. May God's love comfort you in the days ahead.
April 16, 2014
Amanda Hurst
I'm so sorry for your lost.my prayers are with the whole family
April 16, 2014
Betty Sliger
We are so sorry to hear about Polly. We loved her and Hugh and had a lot
of fun with them when we were young. They were wonderful people. Polly
will be sadly missed by all who knew her. We love all of you and will be
thinking of you.
April 16, 2014
Jim and Jayda Sliger
We are all so sorry to hear about the loss of Polly. The memories will live in our heart. Sometimes we don't understand but God's timing is always perfect.
April 16, 2014
Cherain Patterson
Kathi,MaryBeth and family so sorry for the loss of your mother she will forever be missed. Ms.P as I called her was my client that I took care of and enjoyed working with had really grew close to my heart. I am going to really miss,Ms.P, but continue too pray for your family.RIP Ms.P gone but you will never be forgotten your caregiver Cherain I luv u!!!!!!!
April 15, 2014
Thinking of you all Take care. Judy Roach
April 15, 2014
Teresa Herron
Neil and family, you all are in my thoughts and prayers! It is never easy to loose someone we love, but we all know that Ms. Polly is safe in the arms of the Lord and she is no longer sick. May God give you all strength today and the days to come. May God put His loving arms around you all during this time of sorrow! Love Always, Teresa, Calvin and Family (Knoxville, TN)
April 15, 2014
Michelle Edmonds
I was so very sorry to hear about Polly's passing. She was a wonderful lady. The Cain family will be in my prayers.
April 15, 2014
Anna Belle & Robert Tittsworth
Neil,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May God give you peace and strength during this time of sorrow.
Anna Belle & Robert
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