Shirley Clure Rhyne

Shirley Clure Rhyne

Upcoming Events

Sep

26

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dotson Memorial Baptist Church

814 Dotson Memorial Road, Maryville, TN 37801

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Sep

26

Funeral service

7:00 p.m.

Dotson Memorial Baptist Church

814 Dotson Memorial Road, Maryville, TN 37801

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Sep

27

Interment

10:00 a.m.

Bethel Cemetery

, Townsend, TN 37882

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Shirley Rhyne Obituary

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Maryville - Shirley Clure Rhyne, age 83 of Maryville, TN passed away on September 21, 2025, at her home. She was a member of Dotson Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Una Mae Clure; husband, Donald K. Rhyne Sr.; daughter, Shirley Ann Rhyne; brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her son, Kenny (Susan) Rhyne; daughters, Pam (Norman) Clark, Robin Greenlee; grandchildren, Elyse (Kyle) Rhyne, Tamera (Josh) Bowman, Andera (Claudia) Williams, Jacob Rhyne, Logan (Bailey) Clark, Ivan Clark; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Deo Clure, Kenneth Clure, Barbara Charleton; best friend, Betty Smith; special caregivers, Brenda, Sharon, and Dorothy.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM, Friday, September 26, 2025, at Dotson Memorial Baptist Church with the service to follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. Royce Bailey officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Bethel Cemetery, Townsend for the interment. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Pat Summitt Clinic. www.mccammonammonsclick.com 865-982-6812

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Upcoming Events

Sep

26

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dotson Memorial Baptist Church

814 Dotson Memorial Road, Maryville, TN 37801

Send Flowers

Sep

26

Funeral service

7:00 p.m.

Dotson Memorial Baptist Church

814 Dotson Memorial Road, Maryville, TN 37801

Send Flowers

Sep

27

Interment

10:00 a.m.

Bethel Cemetery

, Townsend, TN 37882

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.