In loving memory of

Sharon Kay Gregory
October 31, 1959 - June 2, 2020

Sharon Kay "Mammy" Gregory, age 60 of Knoxville, TN gained her wings on June 2, 2020 at Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN. She is preceded in death by parents Robert and Mattie Burnett; son Daniel J-Allen Gregory; brothers Michael, Troy, and Elbert Burnett; various aunts uncles, cousins. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Jessica and Rudy Wollen and grandson James (who she called her "Jimmy James") of Powell, TN; son Samuel Gregory of Knoxville, Tn; sisters Judy Wells; Sandy (and Jack Wells); Irene (and Gene Wooten); brothers Terry (and Marcia Burnett); Joe (and Becky Burnett); aunt Dora Caylor; many cousins, nieces, and nephews; as well as family in heart, Linda and Michael Burke and their daughters Kirby and Abby; Amanda and Johnny Beeler; Greg and Cheryl Strunk (and family) and Pluto the Hamster. "Mammy" Sharon lived a full life, loved by many people. She valued her career as a teacher's assistant at Lonsdale Elementary and Bearden High School, where she impacted the lives of so many. She also loved her role as a band mom (2002-2003) at Halls High School in Knoxville, where she met many individuals she came to love as her own...many family friends and neighbors were also adopted into her life and were considered "family in heart." Mammy enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, and genealogy research.
Her graveside service will be held Thursday June 11, 2020, at 11 am at Woodlawn Cemetery (4500 Woodlawn Pike Knoxville, Tn 37920). Bro Joseph Burnett, officiating. Family will hold a separate memorial service Saturday June 13, 2020 at 11 am at Unity Baptist Church (101 White School Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920).
Thank you to all who have honored Mammy Sharon's memory by all contributions to help lay her to rest. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to:
www. gofundme.com/remembering-sharon-gregory
paypal.me/candleladyjess
or by contacting her daughter Jessica at 865-773-7031.
"I believe there are angels among us, sent down to us from somewhere up above. They come to you and me, in our darkest hour, to show us how to live, teach us how to give, and guide us with a light of love." (Alabama, "Angels Among Us.")
Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Gregory family and invites you to view and sign the online registry.

Tributes

Carol Sublett wrote on Jun 8, 2020:

"Every time I saw Sharon, she was always smiling. I didn?t know her well, but know her daughter, Jessica. Such sweet hearted people. My heart goes out to Jessica. She was very close to her Mom, and was such a wonderful daughter to Sharon. Jessica?s son, James, was crazy about his grandmother, as she was him also. Jessica?s husband, Rudy, was so good to Sharon. They took good care of her. I know this family will be lost without her and I pray for God to give them comfort and healing. My deepest sympathies to Jessica, Rudy and James. "

Pam Gorman wrote on Jun 7, 2020:

"I want to express my condolences to the family and especially little James - one of the sweetest little boys I?ve ever met! I know Sharon was a strong person and supporter of her family. She made an impression on everyone she met. God bless all of you. Pam Gorman "

Kim Murphy wrote on Jun 6, 2020:

"I am so sorry for your loss Jessica. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. ??"

Rutabaga wrote on Jun 5, 2020:

"Love you Mammy Lammy!!!"