Willie Mae Bryan ''Billie'' Shope

Willie Mae (Bryan) Shope “Billie”- passed away Sunday January 31, 2010. She was a very sensitive and caring person. As a local business owner she extended credit and help to many in need. Her home was always open for family and friends. Her laughter, kindness, and joyfulness made her a pleasure to be around. Preceded in death by husband Leon Shope; father, William Rufus Bryan; mother, Ethel Mae Bryan; sister, Georgia Patty. Survivors include: daughter, Penny Kay Hickman and son-in-law, Mike Hickman; son, Jasper Leon Shope; grandchildren, Jody McMurry, Carissa Smith, and Adam Shope; great grandson, Gabriel Smith; brother, Fred Duel Bryan; sisters, Nancy Jane Crye, Shirley Wright, Ruby Roulette, and Mildred Pruett. Funeral service will be held 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Chapel with Mr. Bud Millsaps officiating. Family will meet 11:00 a.m Wednesday at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for the interment. Friends may call at their convenience at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral. A special thanks to all the care givers at Summitt View nursing home in Farragut who became part of her family over the years. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the East Tennessee, Alzheimer’s Association, 2200 Sutherland Ave., Suite H102, Knoxville, TN 37919. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home 982-6812 www.mccammonammonsclick.com