Mary Lou Whillock Eslinger

MARY LOU (WHILLOCK) ESLINGER, age 70, of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 13, 2013 at her home. Mary Lou was a life-long resident of the Piedmont Community in Jefferson Co. where she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dandridge and was a retired program technician for the USDA Farm Service Agency. She was the daughter of the late Hal and Margaret (French) Whillock and preceded in death by her husband Quinton Eslinger. Survived by daughters, Cathy (Randy) Dixon and Candy Eslinger; grandchildren, Chris (Jenny) Seay, Carrie Seay, Isaiah and Abbie Dixon; great-grandchildren, Kaley, Madison and Sophia Seay; sister-in-laws, Wilma Jarnigan and Barbara (Murrell) Jarnigan; special sisters, Sue (Dale) Drinnon, Teresa (Dale) Derrick and Denise Creekmore; and her special extended families that include her many close friends, Maury High School classmates, traveling buddies, and her church and community. A loving mother, grandmother and friend, she will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. The family suggests that memorial gifts be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 246, Dandridge, TN 37725; Mary Lou?s Muscle Walk Team (Luly?s Aspiring Loving Supporters) of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 6408 Papermill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919; or the East TN Chapter ALS Association, 301 Louis Street, Suite 306, Kingsport, TN 37660. The family would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the employees of the University of Tennessee Medical Center?s Cole Neuroscience Center and Hospice Services. Funeral services, Friday, March 15, 2013, 6:00pm at the First Baptist Church of Dandridge with Dr. Robert Brown and Rev. Charlie Harkleroad officiating. Family will receive friends immediately following the service. Graveside interment services, Saturday, 2:00pm at the Piedmont Cemetery. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME, DANDRIDGE