March 5, 2022
Antonia AylaGrace “Marlee” Nardone age 16, passed away Sunday February 27, 2022 at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville. She was born November 14, 2005 in Jamestown, TN. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Anthony and Dorothy Nardone; grandmother, Canada Bryant; great grandparents, Antoinette and Giavanti Nardone. She was in the 10th grade. She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Michelle Nardone of Smithville; aunt, Rosina Nardone of Smithville; brother, Giavanti Nardone of Smithville; sister, Jaxe Nardone of Smithville; aunt, Kristen Lynch of Smithville; uncles, Mike Elswick of Smithville, William Morris of Florida, Rick Lynch of Smithville; nana, Diana Lynch of Smithville; cousins, Mariah Lynch, Michael and Jeremiah Elswick. The family has chosen a direct cremation and Private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, in memory of Antonia. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.