Ethel Mae Kiser Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ethel Mae Kiser age 72 of Caney, passed away at Pikeville Medical Center on July 20, 2023, with her loved ones by her side. She was born to the late GC and Thelma (Mercer) McCown on June 1, 1951, in Virgie. She was married to Ellis Reed Kiser on March 6, 1976. They Spent 47 amazing years together where their love for each other only grew stronger each day. Ethel is survived by her husband; Ellis Reed Kiser, two children; Letha (Leo) Damron Lindsey of Church Hill, TN, Rebecca (Brenda) Kiser Lewis of Dana, three sisters; Glema Cox of Greer, SC, Pamela (Russell) Osborne of Melvin, Malissa McCown of Caney, one brother; Grover (Ursula) McCown of Rockhouse Road, seven grandkids; Tayler (Fred) Murphy, Heather Roberts, Roger Roberts, Haley Lindsey, Logan McCown, Alyssa McCown and James Ellis Kiser-Lewis, two great-grandkids; Jaylyn Noel Roberts and Ryder James Jones. Along with a host of loving family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents GC and Thelma McCown, one brother; Terry Lee (Brenda) McCown, and two sisters; Sharon Grace McCown and Malinda Newsome. Ethel worked for the Pike County Board of Education as a cook at Shelby Valley High School until 2001 when she took early retirement due to health issues. She was the type of mother that you could always talk to about anything. She was always there for you, never judging, but always loving. She was always by your side cheering you on and being your biggest fan and supporter. Not only was she the best mom and wife, but she was also the funniest, outgoing, and loving mamaw to all her grandbabies. She always made sure they all knew how much she truly loved them. Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at the Caney Creek Old Regular Baptist Church with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Kiser Family Cemetery at Kiser Lane. Visitation will begin on Saturday at the Church after 6:00PM with services beginning at 7:00PM.

Ethel Mae Kiser

June 1, 1951 - July 20, 2023