Sylvia "Jean" Shockley

Sylvia “Jean” Shockley, age 87, of Knoxville, formerly of Talbott, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a long-time member of Magna View Baptist  Church in Talbott. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Elsie Shockley; and husband, Bill Shockley. She is survived by her son, Randall (Angela) Shockley; daughter, Karen (Mike) Hicks; grandsons, Wesley (Morgan) Hicks and Wyatt Gadd, all of Knoxville; brother, Ronnie (Becky) Shockley; sisters, Judy (Tracy) Carter of Morristown, Mable Shockley of Talbott, and Billie (J.C.) Knight of Jefferson City; along with several nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the wonderful caregivers at Parkwest Medical Center, Arbor Terrace Assisted Living, along with neighbors, Mitch and Tonya Parks. A private family gathering was held followed by burial at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.

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