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Ethel Jeanette Alley, 83, of Bulls Gap, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at her home. She was born in Rogersville, TN on January 3, 1942.
Ethel is preceded in death by her mother, Ina Ruth Henderson Smith; Father, R.M. Smith; husband, Bobby Alley; son, Timothy Alley; brothers, Robert and Earl Smith; sisters, Josephine, Syble Cook, Shirley Good, Betty, and Mary.
Ethel is survived by her sons, Anthony “Tony” (Kathy) Alley and Chris Alley; eight grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Celebration of Life will be hosted by the Alley family on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM. For further details please reach out to the Alley family.
Allen Funeral Home is assisting they family with arrangements.
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