Lay, Betty Rose age 70 of Knoxville was born November 23, 1942. She passed away at home Sunday, August 11, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. She was a member of the Church of God of the Union Assembly. She was a retired nurse. Preceded in death by her husband, Emil Edgar Lay (Ed) and her mother, sister, and brother. She is survived by her daughter, Laura R. Lay and her Deb; many cousins, niece, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. at Highland South Funeral Home with Pastor David Simmons officiating. Graveside services will be held Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at Highland South Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be provided by her church family and her nephew. You may sign the online guestbook at www.highlandmemorialparks.com.