Elnora T. Swanner

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Elnora T. Swanner Cable, 84, Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Signature Health Care of Elizabethton.
Elnora was a retired CNA, having worked at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center and at several local nursing homes.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Cad and Maxine Swanner of Telford; her husband, Grant U. Cable Sr.; two sons, Rick “Grant Jr.” in 2012, and John F. Cable in 2016; a brother, Farrell Swanner; and a nephew, Jamie Swanner.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Patty (Rick) Whitehead; sons, Harry (Donna) Cable and Bobby Cable; her brothers, Jimmy (Cindy) Swanner, Darrell (Shelby) Swanner and Glen (Janice) Swanner; her grandchildren, Christy Cable, April (Mitch) Whitehead, Jamie (Heather) Moser, Ashley (Jeremy) Kennedy and Stormie Cable; special great-grandchildren, Grant White, Ethen Cable, Abagayle Cable and Aiden Moser; and several step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and cousins.

Elnora married Grant Ulysses Cable, Sr. on 9 Sep 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Grant (son of William Ulysses Grant Cable and Myrtle Danford Stout) was born on 12 Nov 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Oct 1991 in Monroe County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Maxine Imler. Maxine was born on 20 May 1928 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jul 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Washington County Memory Gardens, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Maxine Imler Swanner of Telford, TN passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at the age of 91 in the presence of family & friends. Born May 20, 1928 in Unicoi County, she was the daughter of the late D.E. Imler and Lincoln & Minnie Tilson.

In addition to being a Wife, Mother, Grannie and friend to many, Maxine worked many years in the sewing industry at Levi Strauss, Greeneville Manufacturing, Woods Manufacturing & later retiring from Baxter Pharmaceuticals. She attended & was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School classes for several years. After retirement she remained active with local churches, the Jonesborough Senior Center, visiting patients in local nursing homes as well as visiting family & friends.

In addition to her parents, Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Cad J. Swanner; son, Farrell Swanner; grandson, Jamie Swanner; stepgrandsons Ricky & John Cable; Sister & Brother - Kathleen Pierson & Jack Imler.

Left to treasure lifetime memories of Maxine include three sons & four daughters-in-law: James & Cindy Swanner, Darrell & Shelby Swanner, Glen & Janis Swanner and Brenda Swanner; stepdaughter Elnora Cable. Grandchildren are: David (Victoria), Jacob (Gabi)and Cody Swanner. Three step grandchildren: Patty (Rick) Whitehead, Harry (Donna) Cable and Bobby Cable. Two great grandchildren - James & Max Swanner; several great stepchildren. Siblings include Jewel Martin, Dorothy Toohey (Don), and Tom Tilson (Shirley). Several nieces and nephews. Special friends who were like daughters - Sarah Roberts, Mae Swanner (Bob Lucas), Janice Berger (Franklin), & Tammy Maye ( Ronnie). Special friend Velma McKee.

Pallbearers will be Glen, Cody, David, & Jacob Swanner, Bob Lucas, and Ronnie Maye.

The family would like to express our sincere appreciation to the State of Franklin Palliative Care, Dr. Kevin Sweet, and especially the staff of Amedisys Home Health & Amedisys Hospice for all the care extended to Maxine & her family during our last earthly journey together with Maxine.

At Maxine’s request, a graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Washington County Memory Gardens (113 Memory Gardens Drive, Johnson City, TN) with Reverend Charles Morgan officiating.

James married Sarah Price on 26 Apr 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah died on 7 Nov 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried about 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Amanda Jane Keene on 10 Feb 1856 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Amanda was born on 10 Nov 1833; died on 12 Aug 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in North G. Taylor Memorial Um Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]