Wilma Faye Bell Proffitt

Wilma Faye Bell Proffitt, age 93, went to her Heavenly home on January 8, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born March 30, 1922 in the Caton's Grove Community of Cocke County. Wilma was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was known for her unconditional love, great faith, compassion, and service to her community and church. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe C. Proffitt, Sr; parents, James and Nancy Presnell-Bell; mother and father-in-law Arlie and Edna Proffitt; brothers, Chester (Revel) Bell, James Bell, Charles Bell, and Edmond Bell; sisters, Mary Bell (Doyle) Smith, Dorothy Bell Ogle, Louise Bell Kyker, and Aileen Bell. She was also preceded in death by brothers-in-law, Charles Kuszmaul, Charles (Mabel) Proffitt; and sisters- in -law Ima Kate (Ellis) Williams, Otha Proffitt, and Lois Proffitt. She is survived by her children, Joe (Linda) Proffitt, Marilyn (Charles) Benson, Louise (Jimmy) Hux, Benny (Marilou) Proffitt and honorary son, Bill (Melanie) Duncan. Grandchildren: Shannon (Jeff) Smith, Chuck (Tabbatha) Benson, Dustin (Jennifer) Hux, Alecia (Chris) Allen, Whitney Holt, Mandy (Eric) Gregg, Shawndee (Jason) Lovoy, BJ (Melissa) Proffitt, Travis (Cristy) Proffitt, Joey (Jackie) Proffitt, and honorary grandson Derrick Duncan; great grandchildren Harrison, Elizabeth, and Emersen Smith; Abby, Jake, and Cooper Benson; Emory Addison, and Bristol Hux; Ty and Tatum Allen; Rebecca Laws, Joseph Holt; Aaron and Madilynn Gregg; Isaac, Juliette, James, and Mary Rose Lovoy; Carsyn and Kailyn Proffitt; and Ruby, Griffin, and Priscilla Proffitt; brother, Clyde (Elsie) Bell; sister, Hazel Kuszmaul; and brothers-in-law Denzil Proffitt and Roy Proffitt She is also survived by a multitude of cousins, nieces, nephews, close friends, and church friends everywhere. The family will receive friends at Memorial Baptist Church on Monday, January 11, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 7:00 pm at the Memorial Baptist Church with Pastor Harold Ball officiating. Interment will be held at Union Cemetery on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, gift donations may be made to First Priority Global, 3108 Natom A Circle, Thompson Station, TN 37179; Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice, 222 Heritage Blvd, Newport, TN 37821; or Memorial Baptist Church, PO Box 1132, Newport, TN 37822. The family would like to thank Tennova Newport Medical Center and Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice for the excellent care provided. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com. Arrangement by Manes Funeral Home.

Wilma Faye Bell Proffitt

March 30, 1922 - January 8, 2016