Joan Beverly Kerr's obituary , Passed away on May 29, 2025 in Friendsville, Tennessee

Joan Beverly Kerr

January 26, 1937 - May 29, 2025 (88 years old)

Friendsville, Tennessee

Joan Beverly Kerr's obituary , Passed away on May 29, 2025 in Friendsville, Tennessee

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Joan Beverly Kerr

January 26, 1937 - May 29, 2025 (88 years old)

Friendsville, Tennessee

Joan Beverly Kerr Obituary

The passing of Joan Beverly Kerr of Friendsville, Tennessee leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 29, 2025 at the age of 88. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joan Beverly Kerr or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John French and Ivadene French; and her brothers, Jay P. French, Junior French, Jasper French, Buddy French and Walter French.

She is survived by: her husband James F. Kerr Jr. of Friendsville; her daughter Iva Kerr; her grandchildren, Michael Giffin and Delia Ogle; and her great grandchildren, Morgan Giffin of Maryville and Tyler Giffin of Maryville.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 4th 2025 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the Smith Trinity Chapel (1402 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 4th 2025 at 1:30 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, June 4th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Friends Quaker Church Cemetery (503 W Hill Ave, Friendsville, TN 37737).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral & Cremation Services



Wed

June 04

Visitation

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Smith Trinity Chapel
1402 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803

Wed

June 04

Funeral service

1:30 PM

Smith Trinity Chapel
1402 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803

Wed

June 04

Burial

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Friends Quaker Church Cemetery
503 W Hill Ave, Friendsville, TN 37737

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