Manda Vowell, age 79 of Rocky Top, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at the Summit View Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on February 13, 1938 to the late John and Sarah Davis Kennedy in Campbell County. She attended Guiding Star Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was always ready to lend a helping hand. She enjoyed quilting, canning, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, Ulys Vowell; grandson, Tyler Vowell; and six siblings.
Survived by:
Children...Pam Nichols and husband Bill
Sherry Rainey Stokes
Gloria Vowell
Randy Vowell
Grandchildren Jessica Lockett and husband Brian
Billy Nichols and fiancé Misty
Amanda Nichols
Ulys Pete Rainey and wife Diane
Noah Jackson
Great-Grandchildren. Brantley, Zoe, Ben, Evan, Connor, Owen, Clay, and Trey

The family will receive friends at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home on Friday, April 21, 2017 from 6-8PM with the funeral service to follow at 8PM with the Rev. Jerry Day officiating. Graveside services will be at 12 noon on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Foust Cemetery in Rocky Top.