December 28, 2019
Ima Nell Vanatta age 82, of Dowelltown passed away Friday morning at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville. She was born April 12, 1937 to her parents the late Floyd “Cuz” and Lilly Frances Luna Young. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Vanatta; a son, Glenn Vanatta; and several brothers and sisters. Ms. Vanatta was a member of Snow Hill Baptist Church and was a factory worker. She is survived by her 2 children, Jerry Vanatta of Dowelltown, and Audrey Annette (David) Zoller of Sparta; grandchild, Tamirah Lance; great-grandchildren, Tristen Vanatta, Trevor Lance, Brayden Nicholas; brother, Nelson (Dean) Young of Smithville; sister, Thelma Evans of Smithville; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be Monday December 30, 2019 at 11:AM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Don Mathis officiating and burial to follow in Snow Hill Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday 1 p.m. until 8 p.m., Sunday from 12:noon until 6 p.m., and Monday from 9 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.