Lenore Andes

She was born in Cades Cove on July 24, 1931 and was one of 12 children born to Asa and Amy Sparks, and she was one of the last remaining families to reside in the cove before it became a National Park.

She graduated from the University of TN and taught home economics before marrying Rex Andes of Sevierville. She joined Rex in the restaurant business where they successfully operated The Steakhouse in Sevierville and then moved to Knoxville and operated the Hollywood Restaurant and Andes Catering for over 30 years. Lenore was a devoted wife and mother to 6 children while successfully running the family business.

Upon retirement she enjoyed gardening, square dancing, spending time with her family and traveling. She traveled to Italy, Australia, Fiji, Mexico and all over the United States. She was a devout Christian and member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by parents Asa and Amy Sparks, husband Rex Andes, brothers Leon and Luke Sparks, and sister Lennis (George) Walvoort, grandson Jacy Jackson and brother in law Benny McCarter.

She is survived by her sisters Lucille (Bob) Britton, LaVerne McCarter, Lois Kaye (Charles) Russell, Linda (Mike) Denton, brothers Leland (Edna) Sparks, Leslie (Annie Sue) Sparks, Larry (Katie) Sparks, Lamon (Gail) Sparks, children Samantha (Charlie) Owens, Amy Andes, Carrie (Harvey) Halcott, Lisa Andes, Keith Andes, James (Felicia) Andes, and Carmen (Dennis) Lindsay, 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and her dear friend Gene Frye.

Lenore always had a smile on her face, and will be missed by all who knew her.

Flowers can be sent to Berry Highland Memorial at 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919.

Receiving of friends will held Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. with the service immediately following in the Chapel of Berry Highland Memorial, 5315 Kinston Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919. Burial will take place at 3 p.m. at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery. Friends may leave their thoughts and memories at www.berryhighlandmemorial.com