Patricia Gayle Henderlight

Patricia Gayle Dodd Henderlight “Nana”, age 79 of Greeneville, TN passed away peacefully on December 11, 2023. Born on June 10, 1944, Gayle was blessed to have many roles in life as wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, nurse, teacher and friend to many.

Gifted with a heart of service, Gayle began her nursing journey in 1966 graduating from Fort Sanders Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing. For over forty years she cared for others as a Registered Nurse in the fields of home health, hospice, nurse educator and critical care. She was a member of Greeneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Never a selfish woman, she believed in an open door/back porch policy complete with peanut butter and jelly to welcome anyone who knocked. An amazing woman who touched the lives of countless people simply by showing love, help and sacrifice beginning with her bright smile and ending with her “Nana” wisdom “It will be alright”. Her strength and inspiration will be cherished always and missed by many.

Most of all, Gayle or “Nana” would want all to remember; please say “Thank You” to the care givers of this world.

She is survived by her daughters Brye (John) Powers and Neysa Mitchum, both of Greeneville. Her joy in life, three grandchildren, John Stephen Powers III (Kayla) of Knoxville, Mitchell (Chloe) Powers of Greeneville and Sarah (Walker) Brown of Greeneville along with two great-grandchildren Levi Brown and Liam Powers. Brother-in-law, John W. McInturff, Jr. of Greeneville, nephew John W. McInturff III (Tonya) of Kingsport; Two nieces Parke Brumit and Leslie (Elliot) Creutzinger both of Greeneville. Great-nieces; Lauren McInturff of Washington DC, Lindsey McInturff of North Carolina, Elle Creutzinger of Greeneville. Great-nephews; Tate Brumit of Johnson City and Graf Creutzinger of Greeneville.

Extended family; The Arthurs of Spartanburg, SC, best friend Elaine Hutton, Leah Rodgers, Nathan Peak, Ann Vanbuskirk, Meg Cobble, John Love, The Buckles Family, Tyler McInturff, Candice, Macie, Alethea, Craig, David and Isacc.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude “Coon” and Gertrude Dodd, sisters; Nancy Claudette Dodd and Dinah Ruth Dodd McInturff. Life-long friends Gayle Matthews and Mary Henard Love

The family will have a Celebration of Life on Friday from 4:00-7:00 pm at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be given to the Greeneville-Greene County Humane Society, 400 N Rufe Taylor Rd, Greeneville, TN 37745 or to any service oriented organization providing help to the Greeneville, TN community.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com.