Georgia Maureen Shoun

Georgia Maureen Shoun, age 91 of Alcoa, TN formerly of Jellico passed away Monday, February 2, 2009 at the Shannondale Health Care in Maryville. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Jellico. Mrs. Shoun was a school teacher for 43 years for Campbell County School System, most was at Jellico Elementary. She was devoted to her family and church.

Preceded in death by Husband: Earl Shoun. Daughter: Effie Jane Davis. Parents: E. L. and Emily Jane Boshears Morton. Brothers: Albert Morton and George Franklin Morton. Sisters: Sarah Buckner, Josie Bell Overbey, Helen Bullock and Wilma Allen.

Survived by Sons and Daughters in Law: Steve and Bobbie Shoun of Alcoa and Wilbur and Nancy Shoun of Maryville. Daughter and Son in Law: Jean Ann and Lynn Teague of Greer, SC. Brother: Robert Morton of LaFollette. Sisters: Novella Wynn of Jacksboro. Delphia Eldridge of LaFollette. Vermon Morton of Lafollette. 9 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be 7 PM Friday, March 6, 2009 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Tim Walden officiating. Interment will be 11 AM Saturday in Pond Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM Friday before funeral service.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to First Baptist Church in Jellico or Demory Baptist Church in Lafollette.

Mrs. Shoun's guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

Martin Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.