Wynette Shrum, age 98, was born on December 29, 1925 to Elmer and Lima Brewer in Crossville, TN and passed away on December 30, 2023 at LifeCare in Crossville.

Wynette enjoyed quilting, doing word search puzzles, talking to people, cooking, and baking pies, but most of all she loved her church.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law Rita Burgess; grandson Benjamin; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Wynette was preceded in death by her parents Elmer Victor (Carmen) Brewer and Lima Newton Suggs; husband Eston Edward Shrum; son Billy Burgess; 3 brothers; and 4 sisters.

Services will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Vandever Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 12-2pm, with the service to follow at 2pm, Lewis “Skip” Abbott officiating. She will be laid to rest in Akins Cemetery immediately following the service.