Taylor LeeAnn Bales
Taylor LeeAnn Bales, 25, of Powell passed away on Oct. 1, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
She was born on Oct. 7, 1999, in Knoxville, to Harold Bales and Brandy LeeAnn Daniel Rhea.
Taylor worked as a sales associate for JCPenney. She loved her baby boy, who was the center of her world. She also enjoyed social media, makeup, and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Bales; great-grandparents, Sammy and Hattie Lee Watson; grandfather, David Bales Sr.; grandmother, Teiresa Hammers; and uncle, Paul Rhea.
She is survived by her parents, Brandy and William Rhea; son, Colton Geoffrion; brother, Trevor Rhea; sister, Hailee Moser; grandmothers, Patricia Daniel and Joyce Beckham; cousin, James Bales and wife, Becky; aunt, Donna Rhea; and special friend, Zach Geoffrion. She is also survived by a host of other family members and friends.
Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City. Services followed at 7 p.m. in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jamie Brewster officiating.