Cynthia Comer

Cynthia Miller Comer, age 79, peacefully went to Heaven on June 20, 2025, surrounded by her three daughters, as her favorite hymn, The Old Rugged Cross, filled the room. With grace and love, she was guided home to be reunited with the love of her life, Johnny Comer – her husband of 61 years – who passed away nearly two years ago. Known lovingly as "Grammee," Cynthia's greatest devotion was to her family. She was a deeply cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Her marriage to her high school sweetheart, John "Johnny" A. Comer, was a true love story-rooted in faith, laughter, loyalty and unwavering support. Her heart never stopped missing him since the day he went to Heaven. Cynthia was a devoted mother to her three daughters and their husbands: Kellee Comer Lively (Tony), Mendee Comer Hopper (Wally), and Johnna Comer Felton (John). She was an adoring Grammee to her ten grandchildren: Austin Lively (Stephanie), Hunter Lively (Sarah), Mary-Lennox Hopper, Madison Lively (Spencer), Addie-Grace Hopper, Hannah Felton, Kate Felton, Sadie Felton, Jack Felton, and Lily Felton, who passed away at just 19 days old and now rests in her grandmother's arms. Cynthia was also a proud Great-Grammee to Abigail, Henry, Caroline, and Chelsea Lively. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, Cynthia graduated from West High School. Throughout her life, Cynthia held various roles, but her most meaningful work was alongside her beloved Johnny at Comer Cedar Bluff Pharmacy where their shared dedication left a lasting impact on the community. In her later years, she found great joy and fulfillment working at the LOFT in Turkey Creek, where she shared her impeccable sense of style and passion for fashion with everyone she met. Cynthia treasured her many friendships including lifelong bonds with her West High School friends, adventures with Tennessee Troup and Travel families, her remarkable and supportive neighborhood community and her sweet LOFT work family. Her gracious spirit and warm smile touched everyone who knew her. Among her most treasured memories were the special cruises she and Johnny (PopPop) took with each grandchild on their 13th birthday, annual beach vacations with the whole family under one roof, and the fun-packed "Grammee and PopPop Summer Camps." Cynthia was a proud and passionate University of Tennessee fan, always cheering on the Vols – especially the football and baseball teams in her most stylish orange. Cynthia was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Comer, her parents, Dorothy Price Miller and Robert Daniel Miller, as well as her granddaughter, Lily Felton. She is survived by her brother, Robert "Dan" Miller. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to East Tennessee Children's Hospital NICU in memory of Lily Claire Felton at www.etch.com/donate or mailed to ETCH, PO Box 15010, Knoxville, TN 37916. Cynthia's family extends their deepest thanks to the many dear friends who surrounded their mom with love, prayers, and support. We are especially grateful to Marilee, the compassionate comfort care nurse at UT Medical Center, whose tender presence was a blessing in Cynthia's final days. Your kindness was a reflection of God's love, and it brought great peace to our hearts. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 28, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel.