Eva Frances Killian, 84

She was born Eva Frances Goss on Dec. 3, 1922 to her late parents, Arsey and Wallie Gross, in the Irvin College community. She was a faithful member of the Church of Christ in Altamont. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Carl Gross, and a infant sister. She was married to Glyn Killian in 1941. They raised their family atop Beersheba Mountain.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Glyn; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Sue Killian of Chattanooga, Jerry and Trish Killian of Knoxville. While known as Granny to many, she leaves behind her grandchildren, the first to call her Granny, who will treasure her memory dearly, Craig Killian, wife Sherri, Jason Killian, wife Lori, Jeff Killian, Scott Killian, Chad Young, Emily Young and Lindsay Anne Young; great grandson, Austin Killian.

She spent many years working as a nurse at the Medical Clinic in McMinnville. After leaving the clinic, she became an administrator for NHC in McMinnville where she retired in 1985 after devoting 16 years of her life to the well being of those in need of care.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Elder Joe D. Gray officiating. Burial will follow at Philadelphia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. on Thursday at Layne Funeral Home, Altamont.