Emily Cobble Wooten

JOHNSON CITY - Emily Cobble Wooten, 94, passed from this life Tuesday while her daughter was by her side holding her hand.

Emily was born in Greene County. and lived in the Mohawk community until her high school graduation. She attended East Tennessee State College before going to Washington D.C. She work at at the FBI central office doing finger print filing and clerking during the World War II era. She then had the opportunity to continue to serve her country by working at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in a secretarial capacity until 1952.

After WWII, Emily she fell in love with Paul Wooten and they were married in 1948. Their daughter, Beverly, was born four years later. They moved from Knoxville to Johnson City in 1958. They lived in Johnson City until moving to their dream home and farm in Jonesborough in the mid 1970s. After Paul's death, she moved back to Johnson City to be close to her daughter.

In the late 1960s, Emily went to work for the Washington County Court Clerk's office where she worked for 20 plus years, many people remember her writing their marriage license and registering new cars and issuing car tags.

She was a very talented seamstress making graduation dresses for many young ladies, and she made a beautiful wedding gown and the bridesmaid's dresses for Beverly and Steve's wedding. Many people know her from her hobby of baking Sour Dough Bread and making Lime Pickles from Recipes from her Mother.

She was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church for more than 64 years and was a member of the Susanne Wesley class.

She was proceeded in death by her husband of 53 years: Paul Wooten; her parents: Burlen Cobble and Kate Stephens Cobble; and a brother: Doyle Cobble.

She is survived by and shall always be loved and forever held close in their hearts by her daughter: Beverly Harris and her husband, Steve. The family stated, "She was a wonderful Mom who was always there for us sharing her love and caring for us. We Love you Mom!"

She was known by "Aunt Emily" by many nieces and nephews who she cherished and loved dearly. She cherished talking with her sister-in-law, Mary Cobble, who she loved so much and still lives near the home place in Mohawk.

To the wonderful caregivers of NHC Nursing Home: You showed so much love, compassion and care for Emily and her family. Each of you will forever be remembered and loved for all you did for her, those hugs and tears shared will never be forgotten. You were so special to her and she loved you so much!

Special thanks to the following: Caris Hospice "For the care given and comfort provided to her in the last days Emily was here with us."; Jodie Ihfe, minister, of First United Methodist Church for always being there for the family in prayer and visitation, "We are so blessed to have you as our minister"; Friends and family, "your prayers have lifted us up and helped us know how blessed she was to have you in her life."

The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday afternoon at Tetrick Funeral Home, 3001 Peoples Street, Johnson City.

Interment and graveside service will be Monday at 1 p.m. in Mountain Home National Cemetery, and those attending will meet at the cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers will include Mike Butler, Fred Malone, Terry Cobble, Tim Cobble, Jeff Renfro, Mike Harris and Russell Ooten and the members of the Friendship Class of First Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First United Methodist Church, 900 Spring Street Johnson City TN. 37604.

Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at tetrickfuneralhome.com.