Rebecca Sue Maxwell

Rebecca Sue (Susie) Sheets Maxwell, age 61 of Knoxville, died Sunday, August 30, 2009, lovingly watched over by her dogs Sunshine and Conrad. Born and raised on a farm near Delaware, Ohio, she was a country-girl at heart and remained so throughout her life, finding joy in gardening, nature, and caring for animals. An excellent student, she graduated from the Columbus School of Business and worked in accounting positions and property management for various companies in Maryville, Sevierville, and Knoxville. She had a true appreciation for beautiful things like art, poetry, and music and was an accomplished pianist. Skilled with her hands, she sewed countless garments and worked diligently on wood finishing projects. Though a private person, she enjoyed travel, lively family games, and sharing her wonderful recipes with family and friends. Her friends describe her as generous and kind – a nurturer of life and all living things. Her lifelong devotion and love for her daughter Sarah was remarkable. She was happily anticipating the January birth of a grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father Glenn Turner Sheets. Survivors include her: Daughter: Sarah Anne Maxwell and husband Anthony Meyer of Lakewood, OH Mother: Rebecca Dawson Sheets of Delaware, OH Brother: James Dawson Sheets and wife Carol of Delaware, OH Sister: Mary Anne Slattery and husband Michael of Bath, OH Uncle: Richard Dawson of Delaware, OH Nieces: Leann Hamon and husband Randle of Haymark, VA, Laura Sheets of Nashville, TN 1 Great-nephew 1 Great-niece Loyal dogs: Sunshine and Conrad In lieu of flowers, you may provide for the care and well-being of her beloved dogs. Memorial donations should be made to the Sunshine & Conrad Care Fund, c/o Sarah Maxwell, 2094 Chesterland Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Friday with a memorial service beginning at 7 PM in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour with Rev. Bobby Ely officiating. Cremation arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, TN 37865. 865-577-2807. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)