Rose "Marie" Maples

Rose "Marie" Maples, age 78, of Tazewell, Tennessee was born November 6, 1944 and went to be with the Lord September 30, 2023. She was a member of Goins Chapel Church and professed her faith at an early age. In earlier years, she worked for the Tennessee Division of Forestry for 12 years. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, that will be greatly missed.

She is proceeded in death by her father: George S. Short and mother: Ruby Lourine Short, brother: Henry Short and brother: James Short.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years: Tip Maples, her son and wife David and Tami Maples, her grandchildren: Blake Maples, Davee' Michelle Leabow, her great grandchildren: Dominick Widner, Eli Widner, Hailey Widner and Shane Leabow, and a host of nieces and nephews and other family and friends, and a special niece: Eva Maples Bowling, who she loved dearly.

The family will receive friends Monday October 2nd from 5-7pm at the Coffey Funeral Home in New Tazewell, with Funeral service to follow at 7pm in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel, Graveside service will be Tuesday October 3rd at 10am in the Fairview Cemetery.

Ministers: Jackie Day and Kenny Clark

Singers: Goins Chapel Choir

Pallbearers: Dexter Day, Dominick Widner, Eli Widner, Steven Leabow, Howard Cupp, Ellis Seals.

Honorary Pallbearers : The Deacons of Goins Chapel Church.

Coffey Funeral Home in Charge of Arrangements.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.coffeyfh.com for the Maples family.