In loving memory of

Jeanie Carolyn Cardwell
November 11, 1947 - October 10, 2020

Jeanie Carolyn Kenny Cardwell, age 72 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 after a short illness. She was born November 7, 1947 in Arab, Alabama. Carol loved working at Waffle House and was affectionately known as Murdock by her Waffle House family. Preceded in death by her husband Jim Cardwell; one brother and one grandson. She is survived by daughters, Lori (Johnny); Marcella (Jess); and Sheri (Eric); one brother; one sister; thirteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews and a host of friends. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel. Rev. J.T. White will officiate. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Cardwell family and invites you to view and sign the online registry.

Tributes

Jan Sivley ( Jessica’s mother) wrote on Oct 15, 2020:

"(Jan Sivley,Jessica?s mom) So sorry for your loss I would say it gets easier with time but to me it doesn?t you just have to your best to get through each day knowing one day you will be together again in heaven with perfect souls and no pain. Love to you all "

Sharon rouse wrote on Oct 14, 2020:

"Love and hugs to this family during this time. Prayers for comfort. She was a great lady with some great humor, joy and love in her heart. Blessings for comfort to her girls and family during this time."

Wanda Smith wrote on Oct 14, 2020:

"So sorry for the loss of one of the strongest most generous people I have ever met. I loved working with Murdock. She always kept you upbeat if you were having a bad day. I know Carol will be extremely missed. I regret that I am unable to attend her memorial. Please know that my heart & prayers go out to the family."

Kristina Goosie Aboush wrote on Oct 14, 2020:

"When I first started working with Murdock she scared me, i was 14. As the years flew by I loved working with her, after a crazy work day I would sit for an hour or longer after we had clocked out just to hear her stories. I loved her intelligence and wit. She was one of the smartest women I have ever met. Some of my favorite memories of her were when we would get slammed first thing in the morning and she would swing that door open from the back room and yell out into rhe restaurant "it's going to be a prozac morning!!!" And when her customers would stand at the register waiting to talk to Nancy because they didn't know whether she was joking with them or insulting them. I admired her because she spoke her mind and she worked so hard and loved her family. She was a good woman to know and I'm thankful for being able to have met and worked with her. "

MATTIE WHARTON ANDERSON wrote on Oct 14, 2020:

"I will always remember you Carol & Cherish our Memories we had together, & will always love you even tho we hardly got together, but I asked the girls about you when they came down . RIP Carol! To the girls...i love you all"