Jeanenne Pettis Obituary

Age - 87

September 9, 2023

Smithville, TN

Jeanenne Pettis of Rockvale, formerly of Smithville. age 87, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at Community Care of Rutherford County. She was born January 3, 1936 to her parents, the late Henry Edward and Gertrude Goff Wallsmith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby E. Pettis, Sr. ; brother Sonny Wallsmith, and sister, Margaret Bodie. Ms. Pettis was a member of Fellowship United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro and was a Homemaker. She is survived by 2 sons, Bobby ( Melissa) Pettis, Jr. of Murfreesboro, and Tony (Misty) Pettis of Sparta; grandchildren, Jeanette Richey, Jaclyn (Bryan) Saunders, Eric (Alexis) Pettis, Marissa Pettis, Jeremiah Ward, Hannah Ward, and Gracie (Josh) Turner; great-grandchildren, Kevin Saunders, Lydia Saunders, Eric Dean Pettis; sister-in-law, Karen Wallsmith; nephews, Charles Bodie and Alan Prine; nieces, Michelle Hatten and Tammy (James) Davis; great niece, MacKinley Davis. Funeral services will be held Wednesday September 13, 2023 at 11:00 AM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Barry Miller and Bro. Trey Carey officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday September 13, 2023 at 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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