Ona Pearl Rimmer Denton

ONA PEARL RIMMER DENTON, from Dandridge, TN died at The Pointe at Lifespring on February 15, 2018 at the age of 99. She served as dietary supervisor at Jefferson Memorial Hospital for many years. Her favorite pastimes were sewing, gardening, painting and reading. She always looked forward to those trips to the Dandridge Library. Ona was a faithful member of Seahorn’s Chapel United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School, Bible School, and served in many other capacities. She also served as Girl Scout leader while her children were in school. Ona was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Boyd Ray “Rusty” Denton; her granddaughter, Kimberly Rebecca Ellison Salazar; her sister, Kathleen Rimmer Hill; her brothers, Cecil, Howard, Hugh and Franklin Rimmer. She is survived by her brother, Eugene “Wimp” Rimmer; a special nephew, Richard Donahoo; her three daughters, Gloria Denton Ellison of Warner Robins, Teresa Denton Rutherford (Dale) of Halls, and Linda Denton (Bill Byerley) of Knoxville; her two grandsons, Johnny Ellison (Elissa) of Warner Robins and Russ Rutherford (Courtney) of Halls; her great-grandchildren, Savannah Ellison Abney (Caleb) of Bristol, Andrew and Sarah Elisabeth Ellison of Warner Robins, Eli Rutherford of Halls, Victoria, Parker, Bobby and Michael Salazar and their father, Mike Salazar of Mobile; and great-great-grandson, Kaden Salazar of Mobile. The family thanks the residents and the staff at The Pointe for their loving care during her six months residency there and to Avalon Hospice for providing such wonderful support during Ona’s last days. A celebration of life service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2018 at Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City with Dr. Johnny Ellison officiating. Interment to follow at Dandridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Seahorn’s Chapel UMC Cemetery Fund, 2028 Oak Grove Road, Dandridge, TN 37725. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home Jefferson City, TN 865-475-3892 www.farrarfuneralhome.com