Emily Wier Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Emily Wier (Tazewell, Tennessee), who passed away on January 13, 2025, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Emily Wier to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Kenneth R. Wier; and her parents, Avero Earl Whisnant and Emeline Goforth Whisnant. She is survived by: her children, Anne Eason, Judi Lenviel (Gary), Becky Kuether (Josh) and Robert Wier (Stephanie); and also Betty Caroline Farrar. She is also survived by One of three tight-knit sisters.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 24th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the New Tazewell Methodist Church (965 Old Knoxville Rd, Tazewell, TN 37824). A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 24th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 24th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Greenwood Cemetery (3500 Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918). Eventually, during the pandemic, the Wiers returned to Kentucky, where they finished their lives in the shared way they had spent seven decades—as one, in sickness and in health, for all of their days together.
She lived a life of easy charity and grace.
