Belvia Anna Hassler, 88, was born on July 11, 1928 to Reuben and Vernie Wightman in Pleasant Hill, TN and passed away at WyndRidge Health & Rehabilitation Center on October 16, 2016. She enjoyed sewing and reading. Belvia also loved watching Lady Vols Basketball and traveling.
She is preceded in death by her parents- Reuben and Vernie Wightman; husband- J.C. Hassler; brothers- Lloyd, Kermit and Gerald Marlin; sisters- Joanna Wightman, Alice Thompson and Margie Segal.
She is survived by her children- Sarena Flowers (Steve), Clara Davis (Tom), Sam Hassler (Linda), Terry Hassler (Vinnie); grandchildren- Monica Cason (Willie), Brandon Hood, Isaac Davis (Season), Kara Campbell (Will), Rebecca Christopher (Mark), Jennifer Lindsey (Mike), Ben Hassler (Rachael), Jared Hassler (Emily), LeAnn Taylor (Michael), and Lindsey Baker (Kristopher); 17 great grandchildren; brother- Bill Wightman; sister- Opal Sells (Royse); nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends at First Congregational Church on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. with a funeral service to follow. Burial will be in Crossville City Cemetery on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Second Chance in Crossville, TN.