Margaret Nunley, age 87, of Clarksville, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015, at Gateway Medical Center.
Margaret was born August 26, 1927 in Clarksville, TN, to the late Herbert Sheppard and Louise Graham Sheppard. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ira Nunley; and Larry Sheppard, whom she and Ira loved as a son.
Mrs. Nunley worked at the Fort Campbell Post Exchange and was a member of Hilldale Baptist Church.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 29 at the Chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, with Rev. Terry Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation was from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 28 and from 11 a.m. until the time of service on Monday, June 29 at the funeral home.
Margaret is survived by her brother, Harold “Pete” (Maxine) Sheppard of Clarksville; two sisters, Rose Harris of Michigan, and Barbara (Steve) Elliott of Clarksville; and Vicki Sheppard of Clarksville.
Pallbearers will be Mike Wickham, Johnny Wickham, Raymond Sheppard, Mike Sheppard, Travis Meeks, Chris Jones, Steve Elliott, John Dorris McElroy. Honorary pallbearers will be Pete Sheppard and Brett Carson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the House of Hope, c/o Hilldale Baptist Church, 2001 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37043.
The family wishes to extend many thanks to Margaret’s special caregiver, Doris Yates, for the excellent care she provided.
Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.