Gail Burton Byrge

Gail, Beloved Great-Grandmother, Grand Mother, Wife, Sister  and Christian friend to all passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 23, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at Park West Medical Center of Knoxville. Gail was a outstanding homemaker and really loved being outdoors planting flowers. She always had something witty and funny to say. Gail with her family in tow enjoyed eating  (dining out).

She was a warrior having fought to stay alive for several years. Ann, Penny, Everette, and Kendra worked tirelessly and selflessly to help her remain with us as long as her body would permit. There was plenty of love to go around too.

Gail was a longtime faithful member of Laurel Branch Baptist where she was overjoyed to sing in the church choir. She was truly a born again Christian that loved the Lord Jesus.

Gail is preceded in death by her parents Mitchell and Ruth Vowell Burton

Sisters: Bobby, Brenda, and Sheila. 

Brother: Kyle.

Brothers-in-Law: Freeman Byrge, Tom(Minnie) Byrge, Larry Douglas

Father and Mother-in-Law: Pearly And Nancy Byrge

Survived  by Husband of 61 years Everette Byrge

Daughters: Penny Phillips (Mike), Ann Byrge

Granddaughter: Kendra Francis(Malachi)

Great Grand Children: Ainsley, Micah, Hunter

Sister: Joan Strong

Brothers: Neal Burton, Steve(Mary) Burton

Sister-in-Law that she loved dearly Hannah Faye Douglas

Sister-in-Law : Rita Byrge Kitts

Host of Nieces, Nephews and Friends

The family would like to send special thanks to Dr. Patel and his staff, Dr. Martin and his staff at the Tennessee Cancer Center, Dr. Weaver and his staff, Dr. Battles and staff and all the doctors and staff at Park West Hospital that took such good care of her.

In lieu of flowers please donate to either Laurel Branch Baptist Church or Tennessee Cancer Association.

Receiving of Gail's friends : Friday December 26, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Laurel Branch Baptist Church with funeral service at 7:00 pm with Rev. Jason Goans and Rev. Randy Lowe officiating

Gail's graveside service will be Saturday December 27, 2025 at the Indian Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery in Briceville, Tennessee