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Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Farrar Funeral - Current

Farrar Funeral - Current: "JEAN PATTERSON BIBLE, age 93 of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday evening, December 11, 2005 at Lookout Pointe Assisted Living Center. She was born October 12, 1912 in Russellville (Hamblen County), TN, the daughter of the late Hugh Graham and Lucy Nenny Patterson. She was a graduate of Salem College with an AB degree in English, French and Spanish and taught these subjects at Maury High School in Dandridge for several years. Jean was a former historical, travel and feature writer, having her articles published in several major publications and was also well known for her 'This and That' column that was featured weekly in the Jefferson County Standard Banner. A renowned author and historian, she authored 'Melungeons Yesterday and Today' and 'Bent Twigs in Jefferson County.'"

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