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Carolyn McGhee Obituary

MCGHEE, CAROLYN SUE - age 65, of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at St. Mary's Campbell County. She was an honorary member of High Knob Baptist Church and daughter of the late Caleb and Bessie Byrge McGhee. Survivors: loving family of caregivers, Brenda, Roscoe and Kim Lindsay of LaFollette; brothers and sisters: Gerene Cross, Caryville, Leon McGhee, Oliver Springs, Aubrey McGhee, Nashville, Eugene McGhee, Coalfield, Gordon McGhee, Caryville, Lois West, Jacksboro. Services 7 PM Thursday Cross-Smith Chapel, Rev. Leonard West, Rev. Roscoe Lindsay, Rev. Richard Shoemaker and Rev. Paul Hembree officiating. Interment 11 AM Friday Phillips Cemetery, Caryville. Family will receive friends 5 PM to 7 PM Thursday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home, LaFollette.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel on Jun. 18, 2009.

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Evelyn Phillips Guy

June 19, 2009

Lois and Gerene,
Since I grew up with your family as well as being related, I wanted to let you all know you are in my prayers. I remember how much my mom, Nellie loved Sue and her mom she always looked forward to their visits.
My love and prayers,
Evelyn Phillips Guy

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