August 14, 2023
Lera Petty Tisdale, age 83, of Smithville, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at her residence. She was a member of Pomeroy Baptist Church and retired from Kingston Timers.
She was born May 24,1940 to her parents, the late Homer and Zellma Petty.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Tisdale, and one son, Steve Tisdale.
Ms. Lera is survived by 4 children, Billy Wayne (Angela) Tisdale of Smithville, Michael (Sandra) Tisdale of Smithville, Debra (Brent) Bynum of Cookeville, and Bobby Tisdale of Smithville; 7 grandchildren, Amy (Chad) Hill of Murfreesboro, Joey (Angelina) Tisdale of GA, Codey Tisdale of Knoxville, Brandie (Nick) Patterson of Smithville, Riley (Kayla) Bullard of Smithville, Zachary Tisdale of Smithville, and Brandon (Lisa) Colwell of Smithville; 14 great grandchildren; special cousins, Ruthie Thomason and Rebecca Petty both of Smithville.
The funeral service will be at 1pm on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home with burial to follow in Petty Cemetery. Bro. Clayton Lee and Bro. Bryan Jones will officiate. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 9am until the time of the funeral service at 1pm.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.