Carrie Gene Lessenberry Obituary (1929 - 2019)

Graveside services for Ms. Carrie Gene Lessenberry, 89, will be held Friday, July 12, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Alamo Cemetery with Brent Smith officiating. Ms. Lessenberry passed away July 8, 2019 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was born August 9, 1929 to J.B. and Margaret Cates. She is preceded in death by her parents; and husband, James Lessenberry. Surviving relatives include sons, John Lessenberry (Debbie), Steve Lessenberry, Stuart Lessenberry (Tanya); daughter, Margaret Head (Don); stepsons, Jim Lessenberry (Sue), David Lessenberry (Margaret); stepdaughters, Nan Ingram, Jane Ruff, Mary Lou Bergenback (Brian); brother, Jimmy Cates; and grandchildren, Daniel Head, Jordan Lessenberry, Caleb Lessenberry. Pallbearers for the service: Mark Cates, John Lessenberry, Steve Lessenberry, Stuart Lessenberry, Jordan Lessenberry, Caleb Lessenberry, Don Head, and Daniel Head. Ms. Lessenberry was a graduate of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, and was a teacher for many years at Main Street Elementary School in Humboldt, TN. Visitation will be held at Ronk Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2019. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Trenton Church of Christ- Children and Youth Ministry Fund. Their address is 1714 South College Street Trenton, TN 38382