Resident and native of Warren County, Nell Ruth Chisam passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020. She was born July 5, 1935. She was a daughter of the late Clessie and Bertie Mae Sanders Mullican. She was also preceded in death by 4 sisters, Novella Bounds, Francis Bell, Dorothy Powell, and Jane Gilbert, 2 brothers James Mullican and Earl Mullican, and a son, Richard Chisam. She is survived by husband, Royal M. Chisam. They were happily married for 68 years. Also survived by daughter, Phyllis G. Chisam (Manchester, TN), daughter and son-in-law Deborah and Derek Garcia (Hendersonville,TN), grandson, Devin and Faz Garcia (San Antonio,TX), and brother and sister-in-law Henry and Mildred Mullican (Sparta, TN).
Nell was a member of Westwood Church of Christ. She retired from Genesco Corporation after 33 years of service and later retired from Findlay Industries.
A graveside service and interment are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 01, 2020 at Mt. View Cemetery. Richard O’Connor will officiate. Social distancing and the usage of face masks is being requested due to COVID-19. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 931-473-6606. www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com
