Mildred June Bivens

Mildred June “Nanny” Tilley Bivens, 85, of Loudon, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017, surrounded by family, at Parkwest Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, William “Bill” Tilley and Lottie M. (Ward) Tilley; husband, Calvin Bivens; two sisters and five brothers; son, Michael Dewayne Bivens; and four infant children. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Tony & Christine Bivens of Nashville, TN, son, Mark Bivens, of Loudon; daughter and son-in-law, Pam & Gene Viars ,of Loudon; grandchildren, Kevin Bivens, Casey Viars Cooper, Jessica Giles, Amanda Viars, Michael Kaleb Giles, Maricella Chastain; 9 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 7 P.M. Tuesday, Loudon Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Russell Jones and Rev. Duane Leming officiating. Interment 11 A.M. Wednesday in Davis Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, prior to the service. Loudon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.loudonfuneralhome.net