Annie Pearl Owens Gleason

Annie Pearl Owens Gleason, age 100, a McMinnville, TN resident and Rutherford County, TN native was born June 10, 1917 and died December 21, 2017 in NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following an extended illness. She was a retired employee of Kmart, member of Smartt First Baptist Church and daughter of the late Claude and Mattie Lou Ragsdale Owens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Denzel Gleason; sister, Hazel Knox; and brother, John Owens. Mrs. Gleason is survived by daughter, Doris Jean Collins of McMinnville; six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; ten great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2017 in Woodlawn Cemetery in Nashville with Johnny Newby to officiate. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday at High’s. There will be no visitation Saturday at High’s. Family and friends are asked to meet at Woodlawn Cemetery on Saturday. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.