Edith Bernice Parton, age 86, of Crossville, TN passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020. She was a member of East Sparta Church of God. She loved singing and reading her bible – she was a woman of faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Agnes Vaughn; her sister, Deliah Mae; her brothers, Oliver Lee (Pete) and Leslie; and step sister, Lillian.

Survivors include, her husband of almost 68 years, Frank Parton; daughters, Kathy “Jan” Yore (Peter) and Karen J. Eubanks (Tori); grandchildren, Katie, Jenny, Nicole, Peter, Amy, and Jamie; great grandchildren, Roan, Grayson, Piper, Paisley, Luna, and Preslee; brother, Arvil Vaughn (Jean); numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.

A special thank you to Standing Stone Nursing Home Staff and to Kindred Hospice Care.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 from 10 – 12 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with the services to follow. Charles Dotson will be officiating. She will be laid to rest in South Liberty Community Cemetery in Athens, TN.