Edith Sisson Obituary
The world bids farewell to Edith Sisson (Knoxville, Tennessee), departing on October 9, 2025 at the age of 85. Edith leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Edith Sisson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, R. V. Owen and Juanita Owen; her siblings, Laverne Grant, Lavola Smith, Virginia Tiedemann, Randall and Jay Lee; and her former husband James Bryson Galloway.
She is survived by: her husband Leonard Sisson; her daughters, Melodie Vaden (Mike) and Kim Fonder; her grandchildren, Nick Andrew (Michelle), Jordan Andrew (Alicia) and Jennifer (Larry); her great grandchildren, Cambree, Wade, Weston, Colsen, Collins, Reese, Winnie Andrew, Jackson, Brandilyn, Halle, Sydney Farner, Gage and Ava Keener; her brothers, Gerald Owen (JoAnn), Claxton Owen (Patsy) and Dan Owen (Helen); and her sister-in-law Annalou Owen. She is also survived by several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 3:00 PM at the New Covenant Fellowship Church (6828 Central Ave Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the same location.
