Beth Oaks Obituary

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

GRAY - Beth Polnicky Oaks passed away on Tuesday, March 5th, at her home in Gray after a lengthy illness.

Beth was born on October 5, 1926, to the late Emil and Mary Polnicky in Red Cloud Nebraska. She was a longtime resident of Boones Creek, a graduate of University of Denver and East Tennessee State University.

She was an active member of Marvin's Chapel Methodist Church, where she was treasurer of Backyard Missions and a member of the Joy Club. She volunteered with Meals on Wheels and other programs to feed the less fortunate.

She retired from State of Tennessee Health Department where she worked in early childhood programs.

Beth was devoted to her family, she loved her four boys, their spouses, and her grandchildren, as well as her extended family. She enjoyed cooking and serving holiday meals and gatherings, including hosting numerous family reunions for the extended family. She enjoyed traveling with her husband Bud. They made annual trips to Nebraska, also to the Western US, visiting our National Parks, as well as Europe. She respected her roots and heritage; she loved her family's farm in her native Nebraska.

Beth is survived by Sons: Craig Thompson (Kenny), Jonesborough, Kent Thompson (Laura), Nashville, Scott Thompson (Renee), Limestone; Grandchildren: Ian Thompson (Molly), Atlanta, Emil Thompson (Leia), Limestone, Emily Thompson, (Ryan) Boston, Spence Thompson (Kaylyn), Limestone; Sister, Patsy VanderMaas, Johnson City. Many nieces and nephews. Special friend: Peggy Burns, Johnson City.

She was preceded in death by her, husband Herman "Bud" Oaks, Jr; son, James S. Thompson; brother, Harold Polnicky; and sister, Joy Uden.

Funeral services for Beth P. Oaks will be conducted at 7:00 PM, Friday, March 8, 2024, at Marvin's Chapel Methodist Church with Pastors Joel Cook, Buford Hankins, and Phyllis Hankins officiating. Friends may come prior to the service from 5:00 to 7:00 PM for viewing and to sign the register. Interment at the Monte Vista Memorial Park at 10:00 AM Saturday March 9th.

Pallbearers will be Ian Thompson, Emil Thompson, Emily Thompson, Spence Thompson, Jake VanderMaas, Rodney Thomas, Scot Hamilton and Jeff Johnson.

The family would like to thank Barbara Harrison, Barbara Moore, Heather Edwards, and the staff at Home Instead for the excellent care Beth received in her last months.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Beth's name to Marvin's Chapel United Methodist Church Backyard Missions or Shriners Hospitals.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Services 3001 Peoples Street Johnson City, TN 37604 (423-610-7171) is honored to serve the Oaks family.