Helen Louise Loy

Helen Louise Nipper Loy, age 89, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday April 18, 2015 at her home. She was a faithful lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Blue Grass (formerly Jones Chapel Baptist Church where her parents were charter members). Helen was a loving mother, foster mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Her home was always open to guests as she loved visiting with family and friends. Helen was very active in her church where she was a member of the women’s groups, a former director of the WMU, taught Missions Friends, volunteered at Camp Ba-Yo-Ca, and was active with several mission groups. She loved nature, especially wildflowers, camping, gardening, crafts; and was a talented poet and painter. When she looked at any old and discarded farm implement, she was able to see the beauty in it, transforming it into a work of art. She was preceded in death by: husband Carl R. Loy, daughter Mary Jo Loy Heard; brothers: Kenneth, Harold, Frank, and Ed; and sisters: June, Trula, and Ruth. Survivors include: children: Linda (William G.) Bradshaw, Cheryl (Dennis) Hatcher, Lisa(Bill) Stewart, Kathy (Mark) Jackson, and son-in-law Fred Heard; grandchildren Todd (Linda Ann) Bradshaw, Doug Bradshaw, Jack (Joy) Heard, Tammy (Steven) Carpenter, Matthew (Liz) Hatcher, Jonathan (Ada) Hatcher, Chris (Amber) Stewart, Hannah Jackson, and Patrick Jackson; 13 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law; and special lifelong friend Louise Woodby. The family will receive friends on Tuesday April 21, 2015 from 5-7 PM at Berry Highland Memorial Funeral Home, with the funeral service to follow at 7:00 PM, Rev. Fred Heard and Rev. Dennis Davidson officiating. Family and friends will meet on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for the interment service. Condolences may be offered at www.highlandmemorialknoxville.com.