Exie Mae was a direct descendant of the early families that settled in the region. Her lineage and her dedication to her extended family were matter-of-fact commitments for her. As the daughter of parents who derived a living from the land, she was reared in a rural lifestyle steeped in values of diligent work, honorable conduct, and unfailing optimism for the future. In spite of the trials that we know she endured, she often spoke cheerfully and proudly of her experiences during the Depression and World War II. She was a person of high character, strong will, and total confidence in her belief that by hard work and a positive outlook, her life could be fulfilled and enjoyable. In fact her life is a record of proof for these beliefs.
Exie Mae loved to be among people so she found employment that gave her opportunities to share her good will and enthusiasm. For many years she was employed as a checker at the Safeway grocery store in Athens. Later she worked as a cook at the Christian Youth Foundation where also her beloved husband, Chancey was grounds supervisor. However, her career is best characterized by her long service along with Chancey as manager of Dairy Queen stores in Dallas and Athens. Many who read of her death will recall the 1960's and '70s when a visit to DQ included a cheerful welcome from Exie Mae.
She was a constant source of encouragement to young people. Having no children of her own, she extended her good-natured trust and love to the many young people she encountered. Even in her final years, she continued to inspire and comfort young people in her circle of acquaintances. These acts now are a legacy of cherished memories among those she touched. Among her family and friends, the passing of Exie Mae also brings realization of the passing of an era in Henderson County.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chancey Gurnsey in 1988, brothers, Ervan Knowles, Johnny Knowles and William Knowles and her sister, Cassie Knowles Frentress.
She was dedicated totally to her family, friends, work and Christianity. She smoothed the roughness in the lives of many and brought warmth from her personality to all who knew her. With her passing, we will miss her presence among us, but the memory of her place in our lives will not be forgotten.
Survivors include many nieces and nephews, some of which are, Carl & Sally Frentress, Jack & Nancy Frentress, William & Kathy Frentress, all of Athens, John & Margie Frentress, The Colony, Peggy & Gene Hellums, Scurry, Dianne Herber, Austin, Carroll & Janice Hethcoat, Athens, Barbara Bearce, Houston and Eddie & Tom Barr, Snohomish, Washington.
Exie Mae loved to be among people so she found employment that gave her opportunities to share her good will and enthusiasm. For many years she was employed as a checker at the Safeway grocery store in Athens. Later she worked as a cook at the Christian Youth Foundation where also her beloved husband, Chancey was grounds supervisor. However, her career is best characterized by her long service along with Chancey as manager of Dairy Queen stores in Dallas and Athens. Many who read of her death will recall the 1960's and '70s when a visit to DQ included a cheerful welcome from Exie Mae.
She was a constant source of encouragement to young people. Having no children of her own, she extended her good-natured trust and love to the many young people she encountered. Even in her final years, she continued to inspire and comfort young people in her circle of acquaintances. These acts now are a legacy of cherished memories among those she touched. Among her family and friends, the passing of Exie Mae also brings realization of the passing of an era in Henderson County.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chancey Gurnsey in 1988, brothers, Ervan Knowles, Johnny Knowles and William Knowles and her sister, Cassie Knowles Frentress.
She was dedicated totally to her family, friends, work and Christianity. She smoothed the roughness in the lives of many and brought warmth from her personality to all who knew her. With her passing, we will miss her presence among us, but the memory of her place in our lives will not be forgotten.
Survivors include many nieces and nephews, some of which are, Carl & Sally Frentress, Jack & Nancy Frentress, William & Kathy Frentress, all of Athens, John & Margie Frentress, The Colony, Peggy & Gene Hellums, Scurry, Dianne Herber, Austin, Carroll & Janice Hethcoat, Athens, Barbara Bearce, Houston and Eddie & Tom Barr, Snohomish, Washington.
Exie Mae was a direct descendant of the early families that settled in the region. Her lineage and her dedication to her extended family were matter-of-fact commitments for her. As the daughter of parents who derived a living from the land, she was reared in a rural lifestyle steeped in values of diligent work, honorable conduct, and unfailing optimism for the future. In spite of the trials that we know she endured, she often spoke cheerfully and proudly of her experiences during the Depression and World War II. She was a person of high character, strong will, and total confidence in her belief that by hard work and a positive outlook, her life could be fulfilled and enjoyable. In fact her life is a record of proof for these beliefs.
Exie Mae loved to be among people so she found employment that gave her opportunities to share her good will and enthusiasm. For many years she was employed as a checker at the Safeway grocery store in Athens. Later she worked as a cook at the Christian Youth Foundation where also her beloved husband, Chancey was grounds supervisor. However, her career is best characterized by her long service along with Chancey as manager of Dairy Queen stores in Dallas and Athens. Many who read of her death will recall the 1960's and '70s when a visit to DQ included a cheerful welcome from Exie Mae.
She was a constant source of encouragement to young people. Having no children of her own, she extended her good-natured trust and love to the many young people she encountered. Even in her final years, she continued to inspire and comfort young people in her circle of acquaintances. These acts now are a legacy of cherished memories among those she touched. Among her family and friends, the passing of Exie Mae also brings realization of the passing of an era in Henderson County.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chancey Gurnsey in 1988, brothers, Ervan Knowles, Johnny Knowles and William Knowles and her sister, Cassie Knowles Frentress.
She was dedicated totally to her family, friends, work and Christianity. She smoothed the roughness in the lives of many and brought warmth from her personality to all who knew her. With her passing, we will miss her presence among us, but the memory of her place in our lives will not be forgotten.
Survivors include many nieces and nephews, some of which are, Carl & Sally Frentress, Jack & Nancy Frentress, William & Kathy Frentress, all of Athens, John & Margie Frentress, The Colony, Peggy & Gene Hellums, Scurry, Dianne Herber, Austin, Carroll & Janice Hethcoat, Athens, Barbara Bearce, Houston and Eddie & Tom Barr, Snohomish, Washington.
Exie Mae loved to be among people so she found employment that gave her opportunities to share her good will and enthusiasm. For many years she was employed as a checker at the Safeway grocery store in Athens. Later she worked as a cook at the Christian Youth Foundation where also her beloved husband, Chancey was grounds supervisor. However, her career is best characterized by her long service along with Chancey as manager of Dairy Queen stores in Dallas and Athens. Many who read of her death will recall the 1960's and '70s when a visit to DQ included a cheerful welcome from Exie Mae.
She was a constant source of encouragement to young people. Having no children of her own, she extended her good-natured trust and love to the many young people she encountered. Even in her final years, she continued to inspire and comfort young people in her circle of acquaintances. These acts now are a legacy of cherished memories among those she touched. Among her family and friends, the passing of Exie Mae also brings realization of the passing of an era in Henderson County.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chancey Gurnsey in 1988, brothers, Ervan Knowles, Johnny Knowles and William Knowles and her sister, Cassie Knowles Frentress.
She was dedicated totally to her family, friends, work and Christianity. She smoothed the roughness in the lives of many and brought warmth from her personality to all who knew her. With her passing, we will miss her presence among us, but the memory of her place in our lives will not be forgotten.
Survivors include many nieces and nephews, some of which are, Carl & Sally Frentress, Jack & Nancy Frentress, William & Kathy Frentress, all of Athens, John & Margie Frentress, The Colony, Peggy & Gene Hellums, Scurry, Dianne Herber, Austin, Carroll & Janice Hethcoat, Athens, Barbara Bearce, Houston and Eddie & Tom Barr, Snohomish, Washington.
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