Gladys Ricks Wheeler, age 85 of Maryville, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023. She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed spending her time reading. Gladys was a longtime member of Monte Vista Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school and worked in children's ministries. She had a love of the outdoors and spent much of her time touring.
Preceded in death by her husband, Royster Wheeler.
She leaves behind her son, Steve Wheeler and wife Karen (Seymour, TN); daughter, Susan Tysinger and husband Dale (Raleigh, NC); grandchildren: Ashleigh Engesether, Mitchell Wheeler, April Wheeler, Katie Powers, and Jordan Wattenburger; as well as 10 great-grandchildren.
Family will receive friends from 12:00 - 1:00 PM Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Monte Vista Baptist Church, 1735 Old Niles Ferry Rd, Maryville, TN 37803, with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 PM, Pastor Jerry Mantooth officiating. Family and friends will meet at 2:45 PM at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, 3176 Airport Hwy, Alcoa, TN 37701, for a 3:00 PM interment.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berryfuneralhome.com for the Wheeler family.
