Claudia Jeane Owens

Claudia “Clata” Jeane Owens, age 69, a McMinnville resident and Warren County native was born October 2, 1950 and passed away October 13, 2019 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following a brief illness. She was a retired caregiver, of the Christian Faith, and daughter of Thomas “TD” Owens of Rock Island, TN and the late Zada Pauline McGregor. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by special companion, Ralph Williams; grandparents, George and Ollie Mae McGregor and Tom and Emma Lou Owens; step-mother, Louise Owens; step-brothers, Tony Simmons and Edward Simmons; step-sister, Kathy Bouldin. In addition to her father, she is survived by brothers: Thomas Clifford “Bud” (Helen) Owens of McMinnville, TN and Allen (Rhonda) Owens of Rock Island, TN; five sisters, Bettye (Brian) Woods of Centertown Community, Wanda (Joe) Owens of Rock Island, TN, Linda Gail (Verne) Chance of Manchester, TN, Sandy Hall of McMinnville, TN, and Glenda (Allen) Hughes of McMinnville, TN; one daughter, Carlene Redmon of McMinnville, TN; four step-daughters, Tammy Owens of Chattanooga, Danielle (Kenny) Reed of Alabama, Felisha Davis of Cookeville, TN and Melissa Nelson of McMinnville, TN; one step-son, Randy Williams of Smithville; three step-sisters, Barbara Cantrell, Linda McAdams, and Frances Nolan; two step-brothers, Bobby Simmons and Donnie Simmons; grandson, Jared Redmon; granddaughter, Deanna Redmon; one great-granddaughter, Paislee Davenport. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, October 17, 2019 in High’s Chapel with Roland Sharp officiating. Burial will follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens in DeKalb County. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday and from 10:00 AM until the time of service Thursday at High’s. Online condolences can be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.