Gracie Louise Rinehart Farris

Gracie Louise Rinehart Farris, 89, of Athens, Tennessee was welcomed into the arms of her heavenly Father Tuesday, June 6, 2023.  She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, and was a daughter of the late Newton Roy and Mary Ellen Carter Rinehart. She was retired from Athens Products and was a longtime member of Clear Springs Baptist Church in Athens.  Louise loved and cared well for others and was a blessing and encouragement to all who knew her.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald William Farris; Three brothers: Lewis Rinehart, Taylor Rinehart, and John Rinehart and three sisters: Ola Mae Cooper, Dolly Sutherland, and Norma Blevins.

Louise is survived by son, Allen (Sheryl) Farris of Rock Spring, Georgia; Grandchildren: Nathan (Brittany) Farris and Bethany (Mitchell) Wooten of Chickamauga, Georgia.  Great-grandchildren:  Annie and Luke Farris.

Two brothers, Carver (Joan) Rinehart of Englewood, and Charles (Kathy) Rinehart of Cleveland, one sister: Ana Howard of Athens, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, at Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in Clear Springs Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 12-2 P.M. Saturday.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hearth Hospice of Ringgold Team, 121 Battlefield Crossing Court, Ringgold, GA 30736.

Those unable to attend may leave condolences at https://www.laycock-hobbs.com/obituaries/gracie-rinehart-farris

Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home Athens, TN is in charge of the arrangements