Wynette Shrum, age 98, was born on December 29, 1925, to Elmer and Lima Brewer in Crossville, and passed away on December 30, 2023, at LifeCare in Crossville.

Wynette enjoyed quilting, doing word search puzzles, talking to people, cooking, and baking pies, but most of all she loved her church.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law: Rita Burgess; grandson: Benjamin; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Wynette was preceded in death by her parents: Elmer Victor (Carmen) Brewer and Lima Newton Suggs; husband: Eston Edward Shrum; son: Billy Burgess; 3 brothers; and 4 sisters.

Services will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Vandever Baptist Church. Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m., with the service to follow. She will be laid to rest in Akins Cemetery immediately following the service.

Obituary by Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.