October 10, 2023
Kathleen Palmer, age79 of Smithville, TN passed away at her daughters residence on October 7, 2023. Born in Sparta, Tennessee, Ms. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, David and Irene Dunn. Also preceding her in death was one son, Donnie Manning; 2 sisters, Carolyn Summers and Dean Reed; and 1 brother, Kenneth Dunn.
She is survived by one daughter, Connie (Nathan) Baker of Sparta; 1 daughter-in-law, Hattie Manning of Sparta; 4 grandchildren, Todd (Meredith) Jones of Sparta, Andrew Billings of Nashville, Alisha (Marty) Vickers of Baxter, and Adam (Amy) Manning of Cookeville; 10 great grandchildren; 5 sisters, Ruby Sweat, Anna Maxwell, Shirley Cantrell, Cappie Womack, and Helen Kirby; 3 brothers, James Dunn, Roger Dunn, and Billy Dunn.
Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday, October 11 from 10am- until the time of service at 1pm. Eric Burchfield will officiate, and burial will follow in Peeled Chestnut Cemetery.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.