Mildred Faye Gerdes, age 83, of Crossville, passed away November 14, 2019. She is survived by her sons: Danny Smith (Anita), Kenny Gerdes (Celia), Mike Gerdes (Marla), Billy Smith (Michelle), Jeff Gerdes (Janet), Ron Cohee (Pat), and David Gerdes (Mary); daughters: Debbie McCauley (James) and Diana Cohee; brother: Reed McNabb (Sylvia); 23 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday November 17, 2019 at 5 p.m. at Crab Orchard Christian Church. The family will receive friends Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Graveside committal services will be held Monday November 18, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Green Acres Memory Gardens in Crossville.