Nora M. Fain

Nora Mae Benson Fain, age 92, passed away October 17, 2023. Nora was a good, humble, kind, unselfish and quiet woman. She never complained or took things for granted. She always had a kind word to say about everybody. Nora was a hardworking woman with her last job as a Cook in the Dietary Department at the Tennova Hospital of Newport for many years which she loved. She loved her family and her friends. Nora was preceded in death by her husband, Billie Fain; parents, Luther and Trula Benson; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ernest and Mary Fain; brothers Homer and Ervin Benson; sisters Sarah Hughes, Myrtle Jenkins, and Wonella Benson; sisters-in-law Ruth "Boot" Bradley and Margaret ("Pat") Phillips; brothers-in-law Glen Bradley, Sr. and Dale Phillips; nephews Pal and Lee Phillips, Jonathan Burgess and Chet Bradley and cousin Lori Green. Nora is survived by her son Terry Fain of Newport and son and daughter-in-law Bill (Ray) and Gloria Fain of Newport; sister Judy (Bill) Taylor of Morristown; brother Earl (Joann) Benson of Cosby; granddaughters Brittany Fain (Jon Zaccari) of Knoxville and Emily Green of Newport; grandson Dustin (Lacey) Williamson of Knoxville; great grandson Parker Williamson; great granddaughter Henley Williamson; nephews Glen (Gail) Bradley, Jr. of Newport and Bert (Jena) Bradley of Sevierville; nieces Jodi Benson and Christy (Randy) Dykes; cousins Jordan Self, Kyler Browning, Lisa (Todd) Gabel, Kate Bradley, Andy Phillips and special family members Bryan Klismet, Candace Barnett, Sienna Butler, Brylee Klismet, Elliott Klismet, and Justin and Gage Barnett, and a host of other friends and family. The family wishes to give a special thanks to Dr. Williams and all the staff and caregivers of Tennova Convalescent Center of Newport and Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice. Those who wish to pay their respects, in person, may do so from 5-7 pm Friday, October 20, 2023, at Manes Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11 am, Saturday, October 21, 2023, in Union Cemetery with Steve Blanchard officiating. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at: www.manesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements with Manes Funeral Home.

Nora M. Fain

April 15, 1931 - October 17, 2023