Wanda Ruth Newman Pilgrim Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Wanda Ruth Newman Pilgrim of Knoxville, Tennessee, whose life came to an end on January 25, 2026 at the age of 77, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Wanda Ruth Newman Pilgrim or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Kenneth J. Weaver and Ruby J. Kirby; her grandson Jacob Newman; her cousin Faye Church; and her close friend Betty Crawford.

She is survived by: her husband John M. Pilgrim; her children, Richard E. Newman of Knoxville, Tennessee, Terri Messamore (Mike) of Oliver Springs, Tennessee, Sherry Pilgrim (Wes) of Strawberry Plains and Clint Pilgrim (Lisa) of Gilbert, Arizona; her grandchildren, Whitney Fell (James) of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Mikaela Hamby (Shaun) of Lansing, Tennessee, Mikey Messamore of Harriman, Tennessee, Kaitlyn Goins (Tyler) of LaFollette, Tennessee, LaShay Hance (Houston) of Strawberry Plains, Tennessee and Shane Ogle (Hannah) of Strawberry Plains, Tennessee; her great grandchildren, Waverly, Jasmine, Juniper, Stetson, Brysonn, Kolten and Sydney; her sister Linda J. Collier of Knoxville, Tennessee; her sisters-in-law, Martha Newman of Cincinnati and Betty Lenear (Charlie) of New Market, Tennessee; her nephew Greg Coker (Amy) of Knoxville, Tennessee; and her cousins, Sammie Cox (Wanda) of Halls and Libby Church of Knoxville, Tennessee. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.