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Catherine W. Nunnelly

October 10, 1933 — July 22, 2022

Catherine W. Nunnelly, 88, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 22, 2022. She was born on October 10, 1933 to the late Henry and Iva White. She was a member of Bellefounte Baptist Church for more than 60 years and was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. Catherine enjoyed singing and was very committed to her church. Catherine was a tremendous cook and enjoyed feeding her friends and family at her famous “Sunday Dinners.” She also enjoyed harvesting vegetables, canning them and sharing with her family and friends. Catherine also spent many days and nights watching her children, grandchildren, and even great grandchildren play sports. She was their most devoted and biggest fan. To know Catherine was to love her and she will be dearly missed by so many.

In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters and a granddaughter Miranda Canup; son in law Gene Canup.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of nearly 70 blissful years, Walter Nunnelly; son Allen Nunnelly (Julie); Cathy Canup-Key (Gene); Jeff Nunnelly (Deanna); grandchildren: Heath Nunnelly, Michelle Miller (Joe), Drew Nunnelly (Leslie), Trent Nunnelly (Lauren), and Bryce Nunnelly; great grandchildren: Millie, Ellie, Brayden, Steele, Charlotte, and Nash. She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members and friends.

Catherine’s family will receive friends from 4pm to 6pm on Wednesday July 27th at Bellefounte Baptist Church located at 132 Bellefounte Road, Cleveland, TN 37312 with a Celebration of Life to follow at 6pm. Pastor Lake Walker will be officiating the service.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Catherine or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. In lieu of flowers, Catherine’s family requests that donations be made to the church at the address above.

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

4:00 - 6:00 pm (Central time)

Bellefounte Baptist Church

, TN 37312

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Starts at 6:00 pm (Central time)

Bellefounte Baptist Church

, TN 37312

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