Dr. Margret Inez Wrenn Rhinehart

Spencer, TN resident and Collegedale, TN native Dr. Margret Inez Wrenn Rhinehart, age 89, was born May 29, 1925 and died September 23, 2014 at her residence following a brief illness. Dr. Rhinehart was loved and cherished by her many patients and community as a practicing physician in Spencer, TN from 1951 until 2001. She was a unique and giving individual, a pillar of the community and will be missed deeply by the residents of Van Buren County and the surrounding communities. She authored a book on the cemeteries of Van Buren County. Dr. Rhinehart was married to Shelby Aaron Rhinehart who preceded her in death September 19, 2002. Her soon to be husband was one of her first patients she treated upon arriving in Spencer to pursue her medical career. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, Barnie Franklin and Ellfie Inez Row Wrenn; son, Shelby Porter "Archie" Rhinehart and two sisters, Helen Clayburn and Marie East. She is survived by a son, Barney Rhinehart of San Antonio, TX; two sisters-in-law, Mary Ruth (Dan) Boatwright and Jeanette (Bill) Garner both of Marietta, GA; brother-in-law, Bob East of Rogersville, TN and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Spencer Seventh Day Adventist Church with Harley Roth officiating. Burial will follow in the Spencer Town Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at High's and 12:00 p.m. until time of service Thursday at Spencer Seventh Day Adventist Church.