Marlene Tester

We are saddened to announce the passing of Marlene 'Momma” Tester at the age of 60 who passed away May 12th, 2021, at the Graystone Nursing Home, Blountville, Tn. She was the daughter of the late Francis Kope and Patricia Springston Kope and was born on May 10, 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio. She loved traveling and spending time with her grand kids and family. And was a homemaker, and a member of the Victory Chapel Cowboy Church. Survivors include; 3 daughters; Jennifer Kellis, Mountain City, TN. Melissa Riddle, Spruce Pine, N.C. Rebecca Tester, Mountain City, TN. 2 special children; Joshua Kope, and Tiffany Eckert. 1 sister Arlene McMan, Gray, TN. 18 Grandchildren. Special Friends; Jennifer Sumpter, Celeste Black, Lori Curd, and Mary Ellen Vanover. Memorial Service for Ms. Tester will be held Saturday May 15th, 2021 at 1 pm. In the Hux & Lipford Funeral Home Chapel the family will receive friends from 1230 until 1 pm. Eulogy will be by Ashley Kope. Private inurnment will be held later. Online condolences may be sent to huxlipfordfh.com The Tester Family have placed her arrangements in the care of Hux & Lipford Funeral Home.