Theresea Charlene "Charlye" Kirby

Theresea Charlene "Charlye" Kirby obituary

Theresea Charlene "Charlye" Kirby

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Theresea Kirby Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Miller Funeral Home on Nov. 19, 2025.

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Theresea Charlene "Charlye" Kirby, age 74, of Knoxville passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Charlye loved shopping, music and her family. She was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Clara Flanagan; brother, Billy Flanagan; and Jason's father, Ron Kirby.

Charlye is survived by her son, Jason (Wendy) Kirby; her beloved fiancé, Allen Vananda; brother, Jackie (Jane) Flanagan; treasured friends, Denise Krag and Teresa Baxter; and many loved nieces and nephews.

She will be known for her "spicy" but classy energy, and she commanded any room she ever entered.

Funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel, Rev. Leonard Turner officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.

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