Hope Townsend "Hopie" Mays

Hope Townsend “Hopie” Mays, age 99, passed away February 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys & Frank Townsend; sister, Mary Sullivan (Mickey); brother, F.L. Townsend, Jr. (Bud); husband, Newell Mays; infant son; special nephew, W. Townsend “Townie” Anderson.

She is survived by great-nephews, Joe Anderson (Mary Jane), and Chuck Anderson; nephew, Dennis Townsend; niece, Laura Townsend Deal.

A special thanks to caregivers, Moe, Yvonne, Pat, Megan and others.

Family and friends will meet at 1:00 PM, Sunday, February 23, 2020, for a graveside service at Grandview Cemetery with Dr. Howard Olive officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Monte Vista Baptist Church, 1735 Old Niles Ferry Rd., Maryville, TN 37803.