Obituary of Erna Fae Umbarger
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Umbarger, Erna Fae Hale—79, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at NHC Farragut following a long illness. Born February 28, 1934 to parents Leonard and Anna Bell Wheeler Hale of Pikeville, Tennessee, she was preceded in death by her parents and devoted husband, James P. Umbarger, Jr. A long-time resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, Mrs. Umbarger was a retired teacher with Knox County schools having dedicated herself to many students at Farragut, Maryville, and Oak Ridge High Schools, as well as Webb School. She was a faithful member of West End Church of Christ.
Mrs. Umbarger is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Phillip and Rhesa Umbarger of Murfreesboro, and John and Ali Umbarger of Knoxville; grandchildren Rebekah, Rachel, Elizabeth, and Justin, and special family friend, Fay Wade. Graveside services will be held Friday, April 19, 11:00 am CDT at Pikeville Cemetery with minister Freddie Clayton conducting. The family will receive friends prior to the service at 10:00 am CDT at Putnam-Reed Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at West End Church of Christ in Knoxville at 11:00 am EDT on Saturday, April 20 with Minister Wayne Miller conducting. The family will receive friends prior to the service at 10:00 am EDT. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to the Umbarger Scholarship at Pellissippi State Foundation, P.O. Box 22990, Knoxville, Tennessee 37933. Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com. Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Hwy 127 South, Pikeville.
