Ethel Mae Lett

Ethel M. Jeffries Lett, age 98, born 09/29/1924, died 05/06/2023. She was a long-time member of Gillespie Ave. Baptist Church where she served faithfully in the church nursery and the church choir. She was preceded in death by beloved parents, Elmer S. Jeffries and Deborah C. Jeffries; step-mother Nanny B. Jeffries; step-father in-law Ed and mother in-law Edrei Smelcer; father in-law and step-mother-in-law, George and Georgia Lett; brother and sisters in law, John F. Jeffries (Evelyn) W. Jeffries (Agnes) Jeffries; brother in-law S. Yates and sister in-law Marjorie Pierce. She is survived by loving husband of 79 years, Don G. Lett; daughter, Donna K. Harris (Bill)- McMinnville, TN; daughter, Martha A. Sharp (W.H (Dub)- Lawrenceville, GA; son, M. Kerry Lett (Brenda), Knoxville- TN; daughter Laura E. Holt (Greg)- Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, David Harris (Kristy) – Murfreesboro, TN; Donnie Harris- McMinnville, TN; Jeff Sharp- Bethlehem, GA; Donna Sharp (Steve McCollum)- Roswell GA; Eric Lett (Melissa)- Knoxville, TN; Lindsey Lett- Knoxville, TN; Kendall Holt Kahl- Knoxville, TN; Karly Bales (Gavin)- Knoxville, TN; eleven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers include, David Harris, Donnie Harris, Jeff Sharp, Eric Lett, Gavin Bales, and David Jeffries. Family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm Monday, May 8, 2023 at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City. Family and friends will meet 12:45pm Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Greenwood Cemetery for a 1:00pm graveside service officiated by Rev. Wayne Hubbs. In lieu of flowers family asks that donations be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com