Elaine Dunson Nabors

DYER CHAPEL-The family of Carrie Elaine Dunson Nabors is saddened to announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend on February 28, 2025 at the age of 74 years.

Elaine was born February 13,1951 in Putnam County, Tennessee and resided in Baxter, TN all of her life.

Elaine will be lovingly remembered as “Nana” by her daughter, Melissa (Mike)Owens; Grandchildren: Chase (Megan) Winningham, Paige (Aaron) Patterson, Tristan (Erika) Nabors, Trey (Elizabeth Chaffin), and Ashley Owens. Great-grandchildren: Ronnie and Boady Winningham, Elaina and Madden Patterson, Karter Nabors, Malachi Chaffin, and Beckham Apgar; Daughter in law: Misty Nabors; Brother: Danny (Pam)Dunson, and a host of nieces and nephews who adored “Aunt Elaine”. Elaine will be dearly missed by her friends, cousins, and church family.

She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Ronnie Nabors; her beloved son Chad Nabors; sisters Onita Rutherford and Linda Blair as well as her parents, Ernest and Flora Dee Thomas Dunson.

Elaine was a devout member of Bussell Church of Christ where she worshipped many years. Elaine attended every open service always eager for the lesson. Elaine retired from Fleetguard after 45 years of dedicated service where she developed life-long friendships. Elaine currently worked part time at Innovative Family Care where she was delighted to greet patients and enjoyed her work family.

Nana loved the Lord and reading her Bible every night. She cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who meant the world to her and she was very proud of them all. Nana loved traveling to see family and new exciting things. She loved getting her nails done, and talking on the phone for hours.

Nana loved to sing hymns and knew them all by heart. Everyone who knew Nana was drawn to her soft, gentle spirit of acceptance and love. Her legacy will be forever etched on our hearts.

Family visitation will begin Wednesday, 3/5/25 at 4:00 p.m. with open visitation starting at 5:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, 3/6/25 at 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will be Thursday 3/6/25 at 1:00 p.m. held at Hooper and Huddleston, Dyer Chapel 798 South Willow Avenue, Cookeville, TN, with Dwight Fuqua officiating. Interment will follow at West Cemetery. 

Pallbearers will be Chase Winningham, Tristan Nabors, Trey Nabors, Aaron Patterson, Jody Burton, Jerry Wasson, and Andy Rutherford.

Dyer Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931)526-7158. You may share your thoughts and memories at dyerfh.com