Edna Moore Ottinger

Edna Moore Ottinger died at the University of Tennessee Medical Center at the age of 82 on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Edna grew up in Bybee, TN surrounded by special family and friends. She graduated from Parrottsville High School in 1958. Upon graduation, she worked as a paralegal in the law office of Mr. Roy T. Campbell. In 1960, she married the love of her life, Burl Ottinger. This was the beginning of a 57-year love story. Burl and Edna made their home on the family farm in Parrottsville. Edna loved life on the farm, and she was instrumental in the success of Ottinger Dairy. Family would often travel many miles to visit Burl and Edna on the farm as they considered it a special home place, and they all cherished this time together. Edna had a servant’s heart. She was a lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church where she shared her love of the Lord as a Sunday School Teacher for over 50 years. She also took great joy in serving her community through the role of Farm Bureau President. Since passing, Edna has been reunited with her husband, Burl, and her mother, Cindy Moore. Her memory lives on through her daughter Lisa (Greg) Stephens and her son Larry (Lisa) Ottinger. She was adored by her grandchildren, Gracie Ottinger, Jack Ottinger, Sydne Stephens, Brian Stephens, and Landon Stephens who lovingly knew her as “Memaw.” She also proudly held the title of great-grandmother to Crew Ottinger. She will be deeply missed by her many friends. Edna’s family is especially grateful for the love shown and the laughs shared with her caregivers and friends at Wellington Manor. The family will receive friends at Manes Funeral Home on Saturday, January 27, 2024 from noon to 2 PM. The funeral will be conducted by Edna’s dear friend, Pastor Tom Mooty, immediately after the visitation at 2 PM. A graveside service and burial will be conducted by Pastor Toni McSorley at the St. James Lutheran Church Cemetery on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. James Lutheran Church Social Ministry Committee. Family and friends may sign a guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home of Newport is in charge of the arrangements.

Edna Moore Ottinger

April 21, 1941 - January 24, 2024