Margie (Farmer) Palmer

Margie (Farmer) Palmer age 91 of East Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Margie was a devout Christian and member of North Acres Baptist Church.  She worked at Swaggerty Sausage.  Margie loved to work in her yard and tend to her flower beds.  Margie loved to cook for family and friends, and she was known for her pies.  Preceded in death by husband, John R. Palmer; son, Jack Palmer; parents, Alex and Oma Farmer; brothers, Jack, Bert and Ray Farmer.  Survivors; sons, Johnny Ray (Jan) Palmer and Carl Edward (Tracy) Palmer; daughter, Judy Ann Yeary.  Grandchildren; Jackie Palmer, Jason Yeary, Jonathan Yeary, Shaye Hopach, Taylor Richards and Angie Atkins, 7 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and a special friend, Judy Smith.  The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2024 at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel followed by a 7:00 p.m. funeral service, Rev. William Purvis officiating.  Family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m. Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Lynnhurst Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service.  Pallbearers; Jackie Palmer, Jason Yeary, Sam Oakley, Jerry Palmer, Lynn Palmer and Chris Richards.  Condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com