Erma Veda (Shanks) Denney

b. 1 August 1910, TN
d. 17 May 1991, Madison TN
Husbands: 1st Henry Dyer; 2nd Herman Briggs;
3rd William Mervin Denney (1902-1992)
Father: Van Everett Shanks (1884–1953)
Mother: Ellen Denton Maynard (1880–1965)
Buried: Smellage Cemetery, Boma, TN
See Chapter 4

Memorial to Erma Shanks Denney
Almost fifteen years ago Erma Shanks Denney had an
idea to establish a fund that would insure the care
of the Smellage Cemetery long after she and her
contemporaries were gone. Having grown up in this
community she knew and loved many of those persons
buried in this cemetery and that is what urged her
on in her efforts to establish a trust fund to provide
for perpetual care. Although she had not lived in this
community for many years her heart longed to
return. On May 17 1991 that wish was fulfilled when
she came home to rest beside her parents. She would
be the first to tell you that the need for additional
donations will be needed for the perpetual care fund
after her death.