Thelma Burnette Dishner

Thelma Burnett Dishner, age 82 of Knoxville departed this life and met Jesus, her Lord and Savior face to face Saturday, December 19, 2020. A 60 year member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Burnett served there for many years by singing in a quartet and joining in Saturday night singings and revivals. Burnett served the Lord with gladness. She loved to laugh and her joy was contagious. Burnett was a prayer warrior. She knew how to fast and pray and was counted on by many through the years to pray. Burnett was a friend. She helped carry burdens and was confidential with those holding them close to her heart and in prayer. Burnett was a hard worker. She retired from Palm Beach working over 40 years as a seamstress. Her workdays were long and it was hot with no air conditioning, but it was important to her to do her job well. Burnett was a giver. She was especially faithful to give to TBN consistently throughout the years in an effort to spread the gospel around the world. Burnett was preceded in death by her parents Herman Bozeman and Ken and Mae Weaver; husband of 42 years, Jack Dishner Sr., and son Paul Dishner; siblings, Rosa Lee Moore, Etta Fay Weaver, and Leroy Weaver. She is survived by her children, Gary Dishner (Brenda), Melissa Roberts (David), and Jack Dishner Jr. (Missy); grandchildren Lauren Bates, Travis Dishner, Summer Dishner, Victoria Dishner, and Jonathan Dishner; siblings, Mary Helen Webb, Elmer Weaver and Kenny Weaver; several great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may come by Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel on Wednesday, December 23rd from 9:00-5:00pm. A funeral service will be held the same evening at 7:00 pm at Beaver Dam Baptist Church to celebrate Burnett’s life and give honor to the One who is worthy of all our praises. Reverend Gary Vandergriff officiating. The family asks everyone in attendance to please wear a mask. Family and friends will meet at Mynatt Funeral Home at 10:30am, December 24th and travel to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery for an 11:00am graveside service. Pallbearers: Gene Webb, Danny Webb, Dale Webb, Tony Johnson, Mike Johnson, and Colby Johnson. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Lottie Moon Christmas Offering care of Beaver Dam Baptist Church Here at Christmas, it is our hope as we give thanks for Burnett, that you will join us in offering highest praises to our God and King for the greatest gift of His son, the Light of the world. Isaiah 7:14 Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign; Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel. Matthew 1:21…”and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” John 8:12 Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life. “ Condolences for the Dishner family may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com.