Betty Edsell, 77, of Knoxville, passed away at her home on November 4, 2020. She was a loving wife, amazing mother to her children, a wonderful Nana, and she was known by all for her good cooking.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Nannie Bates, and son, Jeff Edsell.

Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Ronald Edsell; daughter, Kristi Edsell and granddaughter, Krickett Jones; daughter, Lisa and husband Jim French; and grandsons, Jeremy Cooper and Cody French.

The family will have a private Celebration of Life.