Katherine Jo Elmore

Katherine Jo Elmore

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Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service

76 East Adams Street, Crossville, TN 38555

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76 East Adams Street, Crossville, TN 38555

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Katherine Elmore Obituary

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Katherine Jo Elmore, age 70, of Crossville, TN, passed away on November 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family and her devoted dog, Willie.

Ms. Elmore was born on May 4, 1955, in Indianapolis, Indiana, daughter of the late Johnny Elmore and Mary Flowers.

Katherine was a homemaker. She loved crocheting, working on jigsaw puzzles, painting, and spending time with her grandchildren. Katherine was always sharing snacks with her fur baby, Willie.

She is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Stone (Isaac Sandoval) and Nancy Brady (Robert Carr); son, Jonathan Ogle; son-in-law, Toby Payne; stepfather, Jackie Conley; sister, Linda Ogle; grandchildren, Baylee Mellott (Xander), Connor Stone, Austin Payne, Hunter Payne, Brianna Brady, Joshua Brady; many adored nieces, nephews as well as great grandchildren; and her adored dog, Willie.

In addition to her parents, Katherine is preceded in death by her daughter, Cathy Ranay Payne; brothers, J.R. Elmore, Billy Elmore, David Gene Elmore; and sister, Connie Williams.

Memorial Service will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 PM prior to the service.

The family requests that you wear purple to the service, if possible, as this was her favorite color.

Arrangements and Care provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Crossville

76 E. Adams St. P.O. Box 665, Crossville, TN 38555

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Upcoming Events

Nov

30

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service

76 East Adams Street, Crossville, TN 38555

Send Flowers

Nov

30

Memorial service

3:00 p.m.

Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service

76 East Adams Street, Crossville, TN 38555

Send Flowers

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.