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Helen is survived by her daughter, Tonia Nadine (John) Covington; grandson, John Michael Allen Covington, Matthew Bradley (Jessica) Covington; great-grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Grace Covington and Kameron Bradley Covington; sisters, Ellen Blair and Ruby Murphy; brother, Billy Turpin; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Rev. Charlie Carpenter officiating. The family will be at the funeral home for friends to pay their respects from 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
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Upcoming Events
Aug
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Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Miller Funeral Home
915 W. Broadway Ave., Maryville, TN 37801
Send FlowersAug
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