Phyllis (Ailor) George

- Phyllis

Ailor George – age 90 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, April 10,

2024 at Morning Pointe

Assisted Living with her daughter by her side.

She was a born again Christian and longtime member of Beaver Dam

Baptist Church, where she participated in many ministries throughout the years. Phyllis enjoyed hosting family and friends in her home and was a wonderful cook - especially chicken and dumplings. She worked hard alongside her husband, Bill George, in his construction business and farming. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill George: son, Judson George; parents, Earl and Thelma Ailor; and brother, E. J. Ailor. Phyllis is survived by her children and spouses, Julia and Danny Cox, Rena and Gary Beeler and Kendall and Tammy George; nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren, with two more on the way. The family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Beaver Dam Baptist Church in Halls. The funeral service to follow with Dr. Alan Price and Reverend Mike Bundon officiating. Family and friends will meet 12:45 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2024 at Lynnhurst Cemetery, 2300 Adair Dr., Knoxville, TN 37918, for a 1:00 p.m. graveside service conducted by Mark George. Serving as pallbearers, are grandsons, Creed and Jordan Cox, Christopher and Garrett Beeler, Jay Cooper, Eli Hardin, Brandon Gibson and Lawson George. The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider donating in Phyllis’ name to Beaver Dam Baptist Church, 4328 E Emory Rd., Knoxville, TN 37938. Trinity Funeral Home, Maynardville, has the honor to serve the family of Phyllis George. 865-992-5002 www. trinityfuneralhome.net