Bettye Bush Grooms
December 10, 1946 - March 23, 2022
Bettye Bush Grooms, age 75, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her father and mother Shan and Edna Bush, aunt and uncle, Eula Mae and Buck Greene, and special friend Marvin Keys, Jr. She is survived by her only son Shannon Bush Grooms (Deanie), grandchildren Dillan Shults (Maci), Will Grooms (Alexis Dicke), Sarah Beth Grooms and a plethora of grand dogs. She is also survived by Roger Greene whom she loved like a brother and his daughter Amanda (Greene) Peters. Bettye was the former owner of Bush Construction, Total Lawn Care, and Farm Market. Her passion was helping people whether it was organizing or showing up for a benefit and loved helping kids through the Shriners in Cocke County. She has truly touched so many lives. A special thank you to: the staff at Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice, (especially Debbie Williams, Carla Grooms, Charlie Grooms, Tuan Fine, Chelsea, Amber), Lecole Coker and her kids (Paige, Zach, and Raven Noland), Larry and Pat Hatmaker, Josh Spurgeon, Shane Cook, Jeff Green, Luke Goddard and Melissa Goddard. A visitation will be held Friday, March 25, 2022 from 12-1:30 pm at Manes Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at 2:00 pm in Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Cocke County Shriners, Newport Rescue Squad or Cocke County Education Foundation. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at: www.manesfuneralhome.com Arrangements by Manes Funeral Home.
Bettye Bush Grooms, age 75, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her father and mother Shan and Edna Bush, aunt and uncle, Eula Mae and Buck Greene, and special... View Obituary & Service Information