Eleanor E. McCaleb Simerly

Eleanor E. McCaleb Simerly, age 77, a McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native was born November 11, 1941 and passed away September 20, 2019 at her residence following an extended illness.  She was a retired home health nurse, a member of the Baptist church, and daughter of the late Petway McCaleb and Birdie Mae Anderson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son Kenneth Cunningham, sisters Lola McCaleb and Oleta Sandlin, brothers Joe McCaleb and Alfred McCaleb.  Mrs. Simerly was married June 5, 1985 to Wayne Simerly, who survives. In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons Myron Cunningham of McMinnville, TN and Stephen Cunningham of North Carolina; daughters Angela Cunningham of McMinnville, TN and Chasity L. (Norman McBride) Simerly of McMinnville, TN; step-children Christine Simerly Moffitt of McMinnville, TN, Matthew (Wendy) Simerly of Florida and Christopher Simerly of McMinnville, TN; Grandchildren Travis (Rachel) Cantrell of McMinnville, TN, Frankie Montarello of McMinnville, TN and Stephanie Cunningham of Colorado; 9 step-grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother Calvin (Diane) McCaleb of McMinnville, TN; and sister Carol Davenport of Florida.  Graveside service and interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at Mt. View Cemetery with Rex Boles officiating. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m Sunday and 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday at High's.  Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.