Gayle Downs Obituary
Lisa Gayle Downs, age 68, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Skyline Hospital in Nashville, TN.
No services are planned at this time.
Gayle entered this life on October 28, 1957 in Montgomery County, TN to the late Vernon and Elizabeth Downs. She was a graduate of Clarksville High School and had formerly attended First Assembly Church of God.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Ronnie, Johnny, Ricky, and Sherri Downs, Faye Rosser, and Donna Petersen.
Survivors include her brother, Richard Downs (Betty), and Beverly Bearden (Mike), and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are in the care of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home, 1209 Madison St, Clarksville, TN.
Online condolences may be made at www.NaveFuneralHomes.com
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