Patsy Hunter

Patsy Hunter obituary

Patsy Hunter

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420 Hwy 51 ByPass W, Dyersburg, TN 38024

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Patsy Hunter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dyersburg Funeral Home - Main Office on Oct. 12, 2025.

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Patsy Kirby Hunter, age 69, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Okeene Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on July 18, 1956, she was the beloved daughter of the late Raylian and Maxine Goodwin Kirby. Patsy was a devoted fan of Alan Jackson and cherished her role as a dog mom to several Pomeranians throughout her years.

Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2025 at Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery with Mr. J.R. Prater officiating. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

The family will receive visitors from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2025 at Dyersburg Funeral Home.

Survivors include her two sisters, Linda Craig of Newbern, TN and Sara Kirby of Dyersburg, TN; a brother, Danny Kirby of Dyersburg, TN; her K-9 companion, Jasper; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to her parents, Patsy was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Gary Paul Hunter; and a brother, David Kirby.

Serving as pallbearers will be Stephen Craig, Lynn Parker, Craig Parker, Cordale Robertson and Paul Jones.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

13

Visitation

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Dyersburg Funeral Home

420 Hwy 51 ByPass W, Dyersburg, TN 38024

Send Flowers

Oct

13

Graveside service

3:00 p.m.

Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery

3566 Sorrell Chapel Road, Dyersburg, TN 38024

Send Flowers

Only 11 hours left for delivery to next service.