Co-owner of the Strawberry Patch Inn
Toni Leann Willison, age 48, of Townsend passed away Sunday, February 22, 2009. She was co-owner of the Strawberry Patch Inn in Townsend. Toni had many friends in Blount County who she loved and loved her. She loved her horses and dogs with a passion. Her wit and charm made everyone around her smile. Preceded in death by: Sister, Teresa Willison and 2 infant brothers. Survivors include: Life Partner, Michele Messinger of Townsend; Mother, Emmalou Willison of Townsend; Father, Arlan Willison of Ill.; Brother, Wendell Willison of Ill; Sisters, Tracey Hager of Colo. and Tari Ridings of Ill; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Cathy Harrelson. Funeral service will be at 7 p.m., Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial and Honor Program, 501 S. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105-1942. Family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m., Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Smith Trinity Chapel. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Astoria, Ill. Arrangements by Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville.
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