Gloria Jeanette Owen

Mrs. Gloria Jeanette Owen of Nashville, TN and formerly of Dickson County, TN passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024 in Nashville surrounded by loving family and friends.  She was born on November 15, 1943 in Dickson County, Tennessee to the late Clarence Earl Hafner and the late Virgie Lee Brown Hafner.  Jeanette was married for 55 years to the late George Thomas Owen.

Jeanette spent her early years and attended primary school in Dickson County, TN.  Upon graduation Jeanette moved to Nashville, TN to begin her professional career.  Jeanette met and married Tom Owen in 1966 and they raised three loving children.  She attended Donelson First Baptist Church where she served in multiple roles.  Jeanette was an accomplished cook and ran an in home bakery for a number of years.  She loved to make home cooked meals and desserts for anyone with an appetite.  Jeanette had the greenest of thumbs.  She thrived in her yard and garden and her work was photographed professionally more than once.  She didn’t just enjoy working outside, she loved it.  Her homegrown vegetables were the talk of many a holiday meal and her homemade vegetable soup nourished many friends in need.

Leaving to cherish her memories are her children, Kelli Jeanette Smith (Ryan), Bryan Thomas Owen (April) and Lori Nicole Owen; granddaughters, Sydney Nicole McCallister, Lauren Elizabeth Smith and Ashby Marie Owen.  She will be deeply missed.

A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, April 15, 2024 at the Owen Family Cemetery, located at Sunnyview, 7005 Huell Matthews Hwy., Alton, VA.

Brooks Lyon Funeral Home,115 Main Street, South Boston, VA., is honored to be serving the Owen family and offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.brookslyon.com or by going to their Facebook page.