LeEllen Rankin Corlew

LeEllen "Lynn" Corlew, of Cottontown, TN, entered eternal rest on December 24, 2024, at her secondary home in Cortez, FL. Lynn deeply loved her family, cherished her friendships, and found great joy in caring for animals and foster children. Her life was devoted to rescuing and nurturing animals of all kinds, a testament to her compassionate heart. Lynn loved all two-legged and four-legged creatures. A faithful servant of the Lord, Lynn shared her unwavering faith and commitment to Christ through her acts of kindness and service, leaving a legacy of love and selflessness that touched all who knew her.
An accomplished equestrian, Lynn earned numerous championships throughout her years of competitive showmanship. She loved spending time with her beloved animals at the horse farm. Her passion for gardening was equally inspiring, as she delighted in cultivating beautiful flowers and sharing her joy with everyone she met. Lynn spent many evenings with her husband watching the sun set over the Gulf of Mexico. She cherished days with her children and grandchildren. Lynn's vibrant spirit left a lasting impression on everyone she met.
Lynn was born to the late Robert and Evelyn Gibson on April 22, 1942, in Nashville, TN. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1960 and later dedicated herself to serving the community as a valued member of the Sumner County Sheriff's Department Animal Control Division. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother.
Lynn was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Evelyn Gibson, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Garner and Vivian Corlew, sister-in-law, Rosalyn Corlew, brother-in-law, Ronnie Corlew, and her beautiful, loving daughter, Rachel Danielle Corlew. Lynn is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Ray D. Corlew, their children, Robert (Maria) Corlew, Keir Corlew, and Jennifer Corlew; her sister Mary Gibson (Elvis) Cherry; brother-in-law Gary (Trina) Corlew, David (Carolyn) Corlew, Steve Corlew; sister-in-law, Ann Corlew, and Stephanie Corlew Parrish; grandchildren, Brant (Branden) Corlew, Lindsay "Pete" (CJ) Stanley, Cameron (Baylee) Corlew, Andrei (Madeline) Korobkov, Ky (Molly) Korobkov, and Denis (Lauren) Korobkov; great-grandchildren, Branley (Rachel) Corlew, Mattellen "Critter" Colgate, Dallas, Sierra, Daxton, and Ariana Stanley, Cooper, Maeve, Anya Korobkov and Cassie Corlew; bonus daughter, Julie (Jason) McGuffie; bonus grandchildren, Jacob and Jordan McGuffie, many nieces, nephews, and special friends.
Services will be held at Austin Bell Funeral Home in White House, TN on January 2nd, 2025, with visitation from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm with a graveside service to follow at Old Halltown Cemetery at 1315 West Hollis Chapel Rd., Portland, TN. Pallbearers will be Robert Corlew, Keir Corlew, CJ Stanley, Jason McGuffie, Bailey Silcox, and Brayden Silcox. Honorary Pallbearers will be Glenn McConnell, Jacob McGuffie, and Jordan McGuffie.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made directly to Sumner Spay Neuter Alliance to reflect her forever commitment to animal welfare.
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