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Dr. Hilda Hughes Guthrie

Knoxville, TN

July 21, 1946 - March 16, 2023

Dr. Hilda Hughes Guthrie Obituary

Today I lost the best sister anyone could ever wish for. Her bright light and big heart left us too soon, but we will remember her warm smile, gift of conversation and her love of animals


Dr. Hilda Hughes Guthrie of Knoxville, TN, passed away March 16, 2023 at the age of 76 after a brief illness.


Dr. Guthrie attended Lee College in Cleveland, TN where she received a Bachelor’s degree of Science, University of Alabama where she received a Master’s degree in Health and a Master’s degree in Physical Education, and University of Tennessee where she received a PhD. in Health Education.


She was an avid participant in the Race for the Cure, YWCA, and Race Against Racism. Dr. Guthrie was also the proprietor of What the Dickens, Bookseller for several years.


She is preceded in death by her husband, Gary Cecil Guthrie; mother, Nellie Elliott Hughes and father, A.P (Buck) Hughes; in-laws, Doris and Cecil Guthrie; sisters-in-law, Linda Morgan and Sandra Moon; and beloved dogs, Katie and Kinsi.


She is survived by her sister and brother-in law, Anita Hughes Schatzle and Charles Schatzle of Baton Rouge,LA; sisters-in-law, Pat Bussey and husband Gene; and Donna Guthrie; and many nieces and nephews.


Our family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of West Hills Health and Rehab and AMEDISYS Hospice for their kindness and compassion during this very difficult time.


No funeral or services will be held at this time. If you would like to donate, please consider a contribution to your favorite animal charity or the American Cancer Society.



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