SARAH LOIS (KINSER) AXLEY

Sarah Lois Kinser Axley, age 89, of Athens, passed away Tuesday May 14, 2019, at her residence.

She was a lifelong resident of McMinn County, and was the daughter of the late Gordon and Ada Dailey Kinser.  Sarah was preceded in death by her husband; W.B. “Bill” Axley, A daughter; Sheila Axley Welker, Brothers; Gene, Kenneth, J.L. and Gordon “Shorty” Kinser, Sisters; Martha Grace McClurd and Mary Ellen Kinser.  Sarah enjoyed reading, working cross word puzzles, sewing and cooking.  She was a member of Central Baptist Church.

Survivors include;

Son and daughter in law;

David and Gina Axley of Knoxville.

Sisters

Mildred Lusk of Colorado

Ada Kinser Casteel of Englewood.

Grandchildren; Eric, Kyle, and Tyler Axley.

Great-grandchildren; Caroline and Kylie Axley

Funeral services will be 7 pm Thursday in the chapel of Ziegler Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Bernard and Rev. Jack Bryan officiating.  Burial will be 2 pm Friday in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Eric, Kyle, and Tyler Axley; Reed Cross, Rob Lambert, Jim and Donnie Kinser.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 pm Thursday at the funeral home

If you are unable to attend the visitation or service, sign the guest registry at www.zieglerfuneralhome.com.

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Sarah Lois Kinser Axley.