Patsy Jane (Redd) Fly, born on March 17, 1933 passed away on September 3, 2019 surrounded by her loving children, precious grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her sisters who were her life long best friends.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Thelma Holland Redd, her father, John R. Redd Jr., and the love of her life Claude Dean Fly, her husband of 60 years. Her passing followed a special time celebrating her love of life and family where she had the opportunity to individually encourage, praise and express her love for each child and their spouse, grandchild, sister, niece and nephew one final time.
She is survived by her loving sons, Bruce L. Fly, Dr. Barry L. (Bonnie) Fly, Dr. Brad L. (Rebecca) Fly, and daughter Bridgette L. (Clif) Kelley. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, Blake (Stacey) Turner, Chesnee (Matt) Whitmore, Chelsee (Rob) Winklemann, Jessica (Robert) Flobeck, Taylor Fly, Jordan Fly, Jacie Pride, Aaron Fly and 3 great-grandsons, Avery Turner, John (Jack) Flobeck, and Cooper Whitmore. She is also survived by her siblings, June Moore, Jim Redd, Becky Wilson, Nancy Young and Bob Redd, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was a 1951 graduate of Central High School in Nashville, TN where she was named an All City Basketball Player. She and her husband Claude were members of a competitive square dance team which performed at the Grand Ole Opry. She was a long time secretary at Norman Binkley Elementary. She was well known for her excellent baking and especially for “Memaw’s Rolls.”
Her generosity of spirit, time and love were given freely and unconditionally; benefiting all those who asked or were in need.
A strong woman of faith has left this earth and her family will be eternally grateful for the life she lived and the example she provided.
Celebration of Life Service officiated by Rev. Bryan Buck will be on Friday, September 6, 2019 at one o’clock in the afternoon, Brentwood Roesch Patton Funeral Chapel; entombment to follow at Woodlawn Cross Mausoleum. Gathering of family and friends will be Thursday, from four until seven and Friday, from ten thirty until twelve thirty at Brentwood Roesch Patton. Active pallbearers, Blake Turner, Taylor Fly, Jordan Fly, Aaron Fly, Craig McElhaney and Robert Flobeck. Honorary pallbearers, John NIx, Robert Card, Matt Whitmore and Rob Winklemann.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations of grocery gift cards be sent to Norman Binkley Elementary, 4700 W. Longdale Drive, Nashville, TN 37211.
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