Anita Grace McNelley Atchley, age 71 of Clarksville, Tenn. passed away on June 2, 2021, surrounded by loving family.
She was born April 16, 1950 to Rev. John and Jessie McNelley of Scottsboro Ala. Anita was the executive director of the Clarksville Montgomery County Ajax Turner Senior Center for 25 years and made it her life’s work.
McNelley was the beloved wife of Russell and mother to Olivia Atchley Dillon and Ronald John Atchley. She was the grandmother to Jake and Jaxon Dillon, Lacy Pomales, Ronald John Atchley Jr. Ariana Atchley and to one great-grandson, Miles Atchley.
She is survived by her sister, Deva Day, sister-in-law, Rona McNelley, brother-in-law, Ronald C. Atchley and many nieces and nephews. Anita leaves to cherish her memory many friends and coworkers. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers John McNelley, Darrell McNelley and sister, Linda McNelly Lloyd.
The family will receive friends at Sykes Funeral Home Saturday, June 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be a gathering of friends and family for food and fellowship at the Clarksville Montgomery County Ajax Turner Senior Center from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 6.
Donations may be made in Anita’s honor to the Ajax Turner Senior Center.