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Maxine Byrum

1931 - 2026

Maxine Byrum obituary, 1931-2026, Maryville, TN

BORN

1931

DIED

2026

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Smith Funeral & Cremation Service

1402 Tuckaleechee Pike

Maryville, Tennessee

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Feb. 14, 2026

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Smith West Chapel

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Maxine Byrum Obituary

Maxine Byrum

Born: May 14, 1931 | Died: February 6, 2026

Maxine Byrum, age 94 of Maryville, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at Brookdale of Browns Creek. She was an avid reader and crossword puzzle worker. She loved westerns, movies, books, and tv. Preceded in death by: husband, Albert Leonard Byrum; son, Bill Williams, daughter, Vikki Williams; brothers, Bill Hodge and Tommy Hodge; granddaughter, Megan Love. Survivors include: son & daughter-in-law, Lon & Shirley Williams; daughter, Karin Love; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Smith West Chapel. Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm. Condolences may be shared at Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.

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Published by The Daily Times from Feb. 9 to Feb. 11, 2026.

Memorial Events
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Feb

14

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Smith West Chapel

1402 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803

Feb

14

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Smith West Chapel

1402 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803

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1402 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803

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