Inez Ballew, 85, of Etowah, TN, passed away on Friday, November 6 ^th , 2020. She was a longtime member of Goodsprings Baptist Church. Inez was a beloved sister and loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was known for making the best pizzas and her sewing abilities.

Preceded in death by her husband, William Lee Ballew; parents, Linis and Esther Bates; one son, Robert J. Ballew.

Survived by one son, Keith Lee Ballew and wife, Kim; one daughter, Penny Young Tate; five grandchildren, Kallee Moses and husband Brandon, Preston Greene, Jessica Wilcox and husband Andrew, Austin Tate, and Miranda Tate; six great grandchildren; sister, Alice Bates Hunt of Knoxville; brother, Edward Bates of Delano; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, November 12 ^th , 2020 in the chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with Dr. David Lones officiating.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, prior to the service.

The family will assemble on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Goodsprings Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. committal service.

Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah is in charge of arrangements.  If you were unable to attend, you may sign the guest registry at www.bordwinefuneralhome.com .