Rhea Nell Wells

Rhea Nell "Betty" Alley Wells, went to be with our Lord (March 19th, 2016) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after complications from a long illness. She was born in Scott County on February 6th, 1935 and was a member of First Baptist Church, Gate City. She retired from AEP after 41 years of service. She had been homebound for many years; but when she was in good health she enjoed cooking and entertaining family and friends. She loved people and had many friends. In November 2015, she became a resident of Greystone Healthcare where she made many new friends. She enjoyed Bingo and other activities there. The family expresses their thanks and appreciation to the staff of Greystone Healthcare and to 3rd floor staff at Wilcox Hall, for the special care she received there. Also, special thanks to Sandy Pauley and Cathy Puckett, her caregivers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ada Pierson Alley and Charlie R. Alley; her twins, Carla and Jimmy Wells and husband Axley Wells. She is survived by her loving sister, Judy Russell and brother in law, Royden; nephew Mark; and several Wells family nieces and nephews and several special cousins. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2:30pm Thursday (March 24th, 2016) at Scott County Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted at 3pm at Holston View Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Greystone Healthcare Center (Patient activities fund) 181 Dunlap Rd. Blountville, TN. 37617