Carolyn Elizabeth “Nene” West age 78, of Rocky Top

Carolyn Elizabeth “Nene” West age 78, of Rocky Top, passed away on August 2, 2024, at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was a faithful member of West Side Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, spending time with family and friends, and attending church. Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents George and Georgia Walker, Husband Vaughn D. West, and Daughter Easter Lee (Bunny) Phillips. She is survived by:

Daughter          Vivian “Sissy” Harness & Jim         Clinton, TN

Son:                  Tim West                                             Rocky Top, TN

GrandDaughter  Jennifer Wallace

Son-in-law Don Phillips

Brothers           Gary Walker & Frances                  Rocky Top, TN

                          Rev. David Walker & Diane         Rocky Top, TN

Sisters              Janie Bridges                                  Rocky Top, TN

                        Kathy Jenkins                                  Caryville, TN

                        Debbie Harness & Joe                    Caryville, TN

                         Donna Carlton & Brian                   Clinton, TN

Pall Bearers:  Brian Walker, Edward Walker, Darren Harness, Neal Weegens, Jimmy Harness, and Brian Carlton  

Several nieces, nephews, and a host of other family, friends, and church family to mourn her passing. She will dearly be missed.

Visitation: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 8:00 PM, Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Pete Lowe and Rev. Mitchell Wilson officiating. 

Interment: Family and friends will meet on August 7, 2024, at Hatmaker Funeral Home at 10:15 AM to go in procession to the Ridgeview Baptist Church Cemetery for an 11:00 AM interment.