Wilma June Dixon Ward

Wilma June Dixon Ward, 94 of Newport, passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

She was a member of First Baptist Church, Sevierville. She graduated from Sevier County High School class of 1945. She had a passion for quilting and sewing. She loved her family especially her kids and grandkids.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice and Arthur Byrd; brother, V.H. Dixon; and son, Jim Lindsey.

She is survived by her daughter, Betty (Lindsey) Burns; grandchildren, Karen McCallister (Dwayne) of Newport and Jeramie Hurst (Candy) of Powell; and greatgrandchildren, Maci McCallister, Jaxon Hurst, and Cali Hurst; niece, Judy Moore (Jim) of Georgia; great-nieces, Michelle Gunter (Kelly) of Georgia, Tiffine Carey of Georgia, and Toshia Keaton (Swain) of South Carolina; special friends, Jake and Amanda Hurst, Janie Cruze, and GeorgeAnna Morgan; and numerous other extended family and friends.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice for all of their care and support during this time.

The family will receive friends from 12-2PM Saturday, March 12, 2022, in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville with service to follow at 2PM with Pastor Kelly Gunter and Pastor Shannon Coleman officiating. Following the service family and friends will leave in procession to Walnut Grove Cemetery for graveside service and interment. Online condolences may be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com.