Susan Elaine Gheen

Mrs. Susan Elaine Gheen age 74 of Maryville, TN passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024.  She was a long time and devoted member of Order of Eastern Star #358 (Mountain View Lodge) in Blount County, and a member of Knoxville Area Corvair Club.  Susan was formerly employed with Coulter Florist and Greenhouses, Blount Memorial Hospital, and was a Co-Owner of D & S Garbage Service.  Preceded in death by Husband, Bryan Gheen, and Father, George Heatherly.  

Survivors: Son, Richard T. Payne (Robin Keylon); Daughter, Jeanette Payne (Paula Payne); Granddaughters, Danielle Smith (Byron), Bethany Hilty (Tommy), and Kaitlyn Banks (Austin); 9 Great-Grandchildren; Mother, Mrs. Clarice Heatherly; Sister, Georgia Simione (Ed); Several Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.  

Family and friends will meet on Saturday, March 16, 2024, 1:30 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home (509 E. Central Ave., LaFollette, TN 37766) and proceed to Walters Cemetery (691 Pleasant Ridge Road, LaFollette, TN 37766) for a 2:00 P.M. Graveside Services with Rev. Michael Foust officiating.  The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to: Blount County Humane Society, 1005 E. Broadway Ave., Maryville, TN 37804 or at blountcountyhumanesociety.org.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Susan Elaine Gheen.