Ila May Augusta Johnson Grissom

Ila May Augusta Johnson Grissom, age 95 of Knoxville passed away peacefully on June 7, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Grissom. Survived by her daughter Marsha of Knoxville; brother, Hardy Johnson of Knoxville; sister, Madelyn Johnson Loy of Schoolcraft, Michigan; nieces and nephews, Ann Loy Steffler, Darryl Grissom and Jeff Grissom; several cousins. As a lifelong member of Salem Baptist Church, Ila was active for many years in all phases of the Women’s Missionary Union and served as Librarian for the Salem Media Library. A receiving of friends will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Monday, June 10, 2019, at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. Family and friends will gather on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at 10:45 AM at Ft. Sumter Community Cemetery for an 11:00 AM graveside service with Rev. John Holland officiating. Condolences may be express at www.mynattfh.com.