Lois Roberta Runyon

LOIS ROBERTA RUNYON, age 93, of Sweetwater TN., entered her heavenly home on Friday, January 16th, 2026. A resident of Sweetwater, she is the daughter of the late Baird and Bessie Mae Roberts Reed.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Walker Runyon; Daughter, Tamela Sheppard; Son-in-law, Jackson J. Glaze; 2 Grand-daughters, Sondra Jaye White and Heather Patterson. 3 Sisters, Louise McCallie, Haven Clark and Beatrice Charles; Brother, Jack Reed.

Ms. Runyon was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was a member of Union McMinn Baptist Church and currently the oldest member. She had read through the Bible at least 50 times. She retired as a LPN at the community hospital in Athens.

Survivors:

Daughter, Cindy Glaze; Son and daughter in law, Ronnie (Missy) Runyon;

6 Grandchildren, Jennifer Glaze, Beth Miller, Candice(Quentin) Brown, Brandy Runyon (Dustin Hooper), Eric (Faith) Millsaps, Dravin Runyon;

2 Step-Grandsons, Aaron (Ashley) Carroll and Justin (Amanda) Small;

11 Great-Grandchildren; 8 Step-Great-Grandchildren;

2 Great-Great-Grandchildren and 1 on the way.

Funeral Services will be Sunday, January 18th 2026 at 7:00 PM at Union McMinn Baptist Church with Pastor Gabe Brannon and Pastor Ronnie Runyon officiating.

Visitation will be from 6-7PM prior to the service.

A graveside service will be Monday, January 19th, 2026 at 11:00AM in Reed Springs Cemetery.

Active Pallbearers will be Ben White, Sam White, Tom White, Scott White, Cooper White, Quentin Brown, Bralynn Runyon.

Those wishing to send condolences may do so at www.laycock-hobbs.com/notices/Roberta-Runyon.

Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home of Athens TN. is in charge of the arrangements