Tana Frensley

Tana is preceded in death by her parents Houston Tanksley Frensley (Tee) and Minnie Henrietta Frensley (Sissy).

She is survived by her sons Robert Stewart (Melinda), Todd Stewart (Marlena), William Shupe, daughter Karin Maxwell (Kacy) along with five grandchildren, Cheryl Mann (Brandon), Russell Stewart, Dakota Stewart, Koralaine Maxwell, Kohen Maxwell, great-granddaughter Caroline Mann, her brother Jerry Frensley (Carolyn), sister Susan McClary (Jay), as well as a large extended family and many close friends.

Tana was very proud to be a member of East High School’s graduating class of 1964. She worked for Jack Daniels for over 25 years where she was instrumental in creating and establishing “The Jack” as one of the world’s premiere BBQ competitions. She also served on the Kansas City Bar-B-Que Society board, helping to facilitate countless BBQ competitions both locally, as well as internationally. Her impact on the world of BBQ will be felt for years to come.

Tana was a true force. She was tenacious, full of humor and never met a stranger. She loved traveling, particularly so to Ireland and Switzerland. She enjoyed gardening, watching classic movies, UT Vols football, and most importantly, spending time with her large extended family.

A visitation for Tana will be held Sunday, December 19, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 1150 South Dickerson Road, Goodlettsville, TN 37072. A visitation will occur Monday, December 20, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A celebration of life service will occur Monday, December 20, 2021 at 12:00 PM.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestLawnFuneral-Goodlettsville.com for the Frensley family.