Bethona S. Gerth

Bethona S. Gerth, age 69, a loving wife, mother and grandmother; went home to her heavenly Father on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Bethona dedicated her life to taking care of others. She cared for her mother and brother with special needs from a young age until they passed away. She was devoted to caring for her husband as he battled cancer. She was very active at New Hopewell Baptist Church during her life. She passionately gave of her time and energy to care for the church's Shut-in Ministry, Senior Citizen's Ministry, and Oversight Committees. Bethona cared deeply for her four grandchildren and delighted in their presence.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 27 years, Mark; mother, Oma Swaggerty; and brothers, Blane and Bruce Swaggerty. Bethona is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Danielle and Daniel Roach, Tamra and Adam Bell; grandchildren, Halle and Mason Roach, Nathaniel and Connor Bell; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Swaggerty, Howard and Linda Gerth, Karl and Kathy Gerth, Ann and Arthur Wright; as well as many nieces and nephews and other extended family. The family wishes to thank all the family and friends who have surrounded her and supported them, especially during the last few years. A special thank you to her cousin, Brenda, who has been a steadfast caregiver to Bethona for the last five years.

You are invited to come pay your respects during Open Calling hours on Tuesday, November 2nd from 9:00am-2:00pm at Berry Highland South, 9010 E. Simpson Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920. We will meet in the cemetery at 3:00pm for a Graveside Service, with Pastor Rick Loy officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Young Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division St. Knoxville, TN 37919 in her memory. Berry Highland South is honored to serve the Gerth family and invites you to view and sign their online guestbook at berryhighlandsouth.com.