Joyce Ann McElroy, 82, of Maryville, TN, passed away on November 24, 2024, at her home.

Joyce was a longtime member of the Maryville Church of Christ. She began her career at the Tennessee Press Association before serving as the Lead Administrative Assistant in the Entomology and Plant Pathology Department at the University of Tennessee.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Leona Burger; her brother, Darewin Burger; and her son, David McElroy. Joyce is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Shay McElroy, and her granddaughter, Sofia McElroy, all of Flower Mound, TX.

Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the Maryville Church of Christ, 611 Sherwood Dr., Maryville, TN. A service will follow at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Steve Riley. The interment will take place at 3:00 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, 3176 Airport Hwy, Alcoa, TN 37701.

Arrangements are provided by Blount Funeral and Cremation, 2730 US HWY 411 S, Maryville, TN 37801. For more information, please contact (865) 227-1312 or visit www.blountfuneralandcremation.com.

Rhonda “Pinky” Bennett had a vibrant personality that touched everyone she met. She devoted herself to caring for countless individuals in their final moments and supported many in need. As president of the Azusa Street Riders local chapter, she embraced her love for the hills and lakes of Tennessee, Harley Davidson and a group of friends that she adored. Rhonda was a devoted dog mom and will be deeply missed by her dogs. Her passion for leading others to Jesus and fervent worship of God were evident in all aspects of her life.
Rhonda was preceded in death by her grandparents, Orban and Ruby Bennett, Lola Pearl and Ulyes Kirkland, her father, Robert Bennett, and stepfather, Tommy Maynard.