Mary Lynn Gredig

Mary Lynn McCulloch Gredig, 80, of Maryville, died April 1, 2013, at Blount Memorial Hospital from complications of pneumonia. Born in Maryville, August 28, 1932, to Leonard and Kate McCulloch, she became the beloved little sister to Vivian (Jeep) McCulloch Goldfine and Jack McCulloch, who preceded her in death. After graduating from Lanier High School and the University of Tennessee, Mrs. Gredig began her long teaching career. She taught elementary school and Head Start at Rockford and Fairview, but for most of her career, she taught third grade at Lanier Elementary School. She was proudest of her time there and of her Career Level III status. It was rare for her to go out and not hear Mrs. Gredig,'' and it was always someone she had in third grade who still thought she was a favorite teacher. A talented pianist, Mrs. Gredig played for Kagleys Chapel Church beginning when she was 14 years old. She recently retired in December 2012. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Rex Gredig; daughter, Mickey Lyda; son and daughterin-law Ben and Connie Gredig, all of Maryville. Mrs. Gredigs grandchildren are Danny and Dewayne Schrimpsher and Thomas Gredig of Maryville and Daniel Lyda of Chattanooga. She also leaves loved nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. A celebration of her life will be held at Kagleys Chapel Thursday, April 4, 2013, at 6:00 pm. A reception will follow. You are invited to make memorial contributions to Kagleys Chapel Church, 4301 Six Mile Road, Maryville, TN 37803 or The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 372l4-0800. ''If music be the food of love, play on, play on, play on''. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, 982-6812