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QUALLS, Regina

With sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Mary Jane (Shetters) Johnson, 95, at her home in Winchester TN on March 29, 2026, with family members at her side. She was born December 21, 1930, in Sherwood, TN, to Elijah and Nancy (Simmons) Shetters, (deceased). Mary was a Christian and a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church for many years. She is survived by six children, Mary Gale (William) Grimaud, Harvest, AL, Rick (Elizabeth) Johnson, Huntsville, AL, Pamela Seamonds, Winchester, TN, Karon (Allen) Spurlock, Huntsville, AL, Bobbie (Randy) Maples, Gurley, AL, and John (Joyce) Johnson, Manchester, TN; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; a sister, Carolyn “Jean” Taylor of Rainesville, AL; and a brother, Mike Shetters of Kissimmee, FL. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, George Herbert Johnson; two grandsons, Michael “Scott” Key and Jesse Spurlock; brothers, William Dean, Roosevelt, MacArthur (Mac) and Elijah Shetters; and sisters, Gladys Shetters, Shirley Powell, Fannie Swaim, Rose Robinson, Nan Hill, Georgia Maxwell, Edith Sons and Christine Simmons. As the wife of an enlisted member of the military, there were times when Mary’s husband was deployed and she remained at home to raise their six children. Mary worked in the healthcare industry as a nursing assistant and as an anesthesia technician in the operating room until her retirement. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling with her husband and working side by side with him on their family history and genealogy. She had a passion for reading, and she especially loved historical and religious based novels. Above all else, she loved reading her Bible, listening to Southern Gospel music and spoiling her grandchildren. Mary was loved by everyone who knew her, and she will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her calm demeanor, her heart filled with love for her Lord and savior and her large family. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the nurses and support staff at Amedysis Hospice for the compassionate and professional care they provided for our mother during her final days. A Celebration of Life service was held on Monday, April 6, 2026, in the chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home at noon with Pastors Ray Gardner and Johnny Mayes officiating. Public visitation was held at 11 a.m. prior to services. Interment followed at Cowan-Montgomery Cemetery.

JERNIGAN, Theresa “Lynn”, age 61 of Winchester, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at TriStar Centennial Hospital in Nashville. A native of Franklin County, she was born on April 16, 1964, in Winchester to William “Bill” T. Sisk Jr and the late Linda Ann (Snell) Sisk. After 25 years of service, Lynn retired from the Franklin County Board of Education, where she had been employed as a secretary in the Special Education Department. When she was able, she enjoyed working in her yard, sewing, and reading. Most of all, Lynn cherished the time spent with her beloved family, especially her grandchildren. Her caring and loving nature and kind heart will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Lynn was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Decherd and most recently attended Little Hurricane Baptist Church in Winchester. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Ed Jernigan; father, Bill Sisk; children, Chasity (Russell) Green, Courtney (Mark) Winland and Cody (Taylor) Jernigan; grandchildren, Beckett Green, Cooper Green, Jordan Winland, Myers Jernigan and, on the way, Weston Jernigan; brother, Gary (Annette) Sisk; and several nieces, nephews and extended family members. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in the chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Interment followed at Franklin MemorialGardens. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave. N.W., Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2222, www. moorecortner.com

FINCHUM, Edna