Effie Mai Petty, age 83 of Nashville, TN passed away June 3, 2017. She was born in Dyersburg, TN to the late James Franklin & Emma Addie Mai (Sherbit) Jones. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, George Petty; daughter, Sharon Petty and brother, Franklin Jones.
She is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Fondaw (Steve), Norma Johnson and Georgie Petty; brother, James Earl “Buddy” Jones (Joan); four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Petty worked assembling computer boards for and retiring from Harrison System. She loved to sew and had quilted several quilts for her family.
A Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Hibbett & Hailey Funeral Home, 429 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN with Bro. Jud Hays officiating. Interment will follow in Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, 9090 Hwy 100, Nashville, TN. Active pallbearers will be Patrick Hamlin, Steve Fondaw, Dee Stickle, Spencer Johnson, Allen Gooch and Michael Pearson.
A Gathering of Family & Friends will be from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tuesday, June 6, 2017 and from 10:00 am – 11:00 am Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at the funeral home.
In addition to floral tributes, memorial gifts in Mrs. Petty’s honor may be made to Willowbrook Hospice, Inc., 125-B Haven Street, Hendersonville, TN 37075.
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