Mrs. Ernestine Aiken, Telford, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at her residence.
Mrs. Aiken was born in Washington County and daughter of the late Carl & Mary Pleasant McCracken. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sam Aiken and a son, Jim Aiken.
She was a member of Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Aiken retired from Magnavox after 40 years of service. She enjoyed working with her family on their farm.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff & Carol Aiken, Jerry Aiken and Jack & LeAnn Aiken, all of Telford; one sister, Mavis Fellers, Johnson City; grandchildren, Janet Toler, Gate City, VA, Jim Aiken, Limestone, Justin Aiken and Jaclyn Aiken, both of Telford; two great-grandchildren, Jacob Williams and Wyatt Aiken; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to her special caregiver and friend, Denise Matthews.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 pm Friday, January 2, 2015 at the Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Pastor Sam Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Chad Barr, Guy Matthews, Justin Aiken, Jim Aiken, Jimmy Guinn and Mark Brown.
01/10/2015
Denise and Guy mathews
Ernestine,was a god send to us all,I'm so blessed to have the pleasure to have known and spent time with her and her family!I'll always remember her smile!
01/03/2015
Jennifer Fellers Lett
Jerry, Jeff, Jack, and family,
I was so sad to hear about "Aunt Fib's" passing. I have a lot of
fond memories of her and our huge McCracken family. I know
she was an awesome Mom, Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt
and will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you all.
Much love,
Jennifer and family
01/03/2015
Carol, Becky, and Reathel
Jack,
We just heard about your mom's passing today. So sorry for your loss. Rest easy knowing that heaven gained another angel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
01/02/2015
Vickie and Terry Murdock
Jeff, Carol and rest of family, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God give you comfort during this diffcult time.
Jeff,
So sorry to learn of your mother's passing. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Try to focus on all the good times and memories that you shared and the fact that she raised you to be the person you are. Deepest sympathy on your loss.
01/02/2015
Linda Kesterson
So sorry for your loss, Carol. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and the family.
01/01/2015
Patti Howell Roberts
So sorry for the loss of your mother, she was such a beautiful lady!
I always will remember her sweet smiles growing up and her
kindness. Keeping the family close in prayer during this time.
01/01/2015
Malinda Vest Hensley
Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ernestine was a very sweet and made everyone
feel at home.
I am sooo very sorry for your loss but take heart
in knowing that she is with GOD now where there is
NO more pain and nothing but joy. I will always
have the memories of her to keep in my heart.
Jeff,
I just learned of your mother's passing. Adrienne and I send
our deepest sympathies. You, Carol and the family are in our
prayers.
John
Jeff and Carol,
So sorry to hear about the passing of Jeff's mother. May
God give your family comfort and peace during this difficult
time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Phil Irwin
To all, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this
time. Peace.
Praying for you all during this loss. Ernestine was a wonderful
woman who will be greatly missed. Love you all
so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with your
family. The Baileys. Knoxville livestock
