Mary Faye Rauschenberger

Mary Faye Rauschenberger obituary, Nashville, TN

Mary Faye Rauschenberger

Mary Rauschenberger Obituary

Published by Legacy on Apr. 20, 2025.
Mary Faye Rauschenberger – Age 79 of Nashville, TN passed away surrounded by her children on April 16, 2025, at Southern Hills Hospital.
Mary was born on August 12, 1945, at Nashville General Hospital in Nashville, TN to Everet Zane Davis and Georgia Irene Davis. She attended Antioch High School when she met Robert Ray Rauschenberger, they were married in September of 1963 and were married nearly 50 years. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she was known as 'Nana' to those who loved her most. She found joy in her animals, gardening, music and family.
Mary is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Ray Rauschenberger Sr., her parents and many siblings.
She is survived by her children, Caroline Gordon and Robert Ray Rauschenberger Jr.; her grandchildren, Emerald Gordon, Kelsey Cooper (Liam) and Robert Ray Rauschenberger III; and great grandchildren, Christian Gordon and Kenna Ray Cooper.
A graveside service will take place at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 660 Thompson Lane, Nashville TN 37204 on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

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