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Beverly Ridley DeFord - age 84 of Louisville, passed away on June 29, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a loving mother and grandmother.
Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, Austin DeFord; parents, James L. Ridley and Katherine Spradling Ridley.
Survived by her children: Steve (Kim) McKinney, Lisa (Jeff) McNabb, Kristi (Bill) Fuller, Kevin (Katie) DeFord; grandchildren: Shawn (Emily) McNabb, Holden Nuchols, Stephenie Harrison, Madison McKinney, Karson Fuller, Kennedy Fuller, Harrison DeFord and Dominic DeFord; great-grandchildren: Lisa McNabb, Audrey McNabb and Caden Harrison; sister, Thea Carico; brother, Larry (Fran) Ridley along with several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 10th at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Memorial services will follow at 7 p.m. Family and friends will gather at 12:30 on Friday, July 11th at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery on John Sevier Highway in Knoxville for graveside services.
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