Carol Jane Satterwhite, 70, resident of the Campbellsville Pike, died Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Morning Pointe.
A celebration of life will be held Friday, March 9, 2018 at 4:00 P.M. at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Paul W. Bauer and Reverend Steve Thomas officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home and Friday from 3:00 – 4:00 P.M. at the church.
Born April 19, 1947 in Columbia, Tennessee, CJ was the daughter of the late Jane Sheegog Satterwhite and the late John W Satterwhite, Sr. She was a 1965 graduate of Columbia Central High School and was a Columbia Military Academy cheerleader. After attending George Peabody College, she moved to New York City as a stewardess for Trans World Airlines. She then held positions at Town and Country magazine and United Artist Film Studio before landing her dream job as a researcher and reporter at the New York Times. Retiring in 2007 to the family farm in Columbia, CJ enjoyed gardening, reading and time with her pets. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, James K Polk Association and Cosmopolitan Book Club. After becoming a Master Gardener, she joined the Volunteer Garden Club and the Columbia Garden Club.
CJ is survived by her brother John W. (Argie) Satterwhite, Jr.; nephew, Will Satterwhite; nieces, Katie Satterwhite (Justin Odom), Laura (Kenneth) Hughes; and great nephew, Oaklee Odom.
The family suggests memorials to First Presbyterian Church, 801 South High Street, Columbia, TN 38401 or the Maury County Public Library, 211 West Eighth Street, Columbia, TN 38401. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com.
