Velma Jean (Ellison) Lynch-age 90 of Sharps Chapel passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Claiborne Medical Center. She was a longtime member of Blue Springs Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Herbert Lynch; daughter, Sharon Dyke; granddaughter, Marnie Graham; sister, Eileen Rockstead.

Survivors: daughter, Cassandra Kay Tolliver and husband, A. C.; son-in-law, Warren Dyke; three grandchildren, Todd Dyke and wife, Rena; Trevor Dyke; McKinley Tolliver; nephew, Ronald Greer.

Graveside service and interment 2 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2021, Blue Springs Cemetery, Sharps Chapel, Rev. Mika Long officiating. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery at 1:45 p.m. Saturday. Pallbearers: Warren Dyke, A. C. Tolliver, Todd Dyke, Trevor Dyke, Kevin Brantley, Matthew Dyke. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.