Kathy Cutshall

Kathy was born May 17, 1958, and raised in Greeneville. Kathy attended Greeneville High and North Greene High Schools. She graduated from Walter State Community College and East Tennessee University for a Bachelors in Abnormal Psychology.

Kathy always had the biggest smile on her face. She was outgoing and always spoke her mind. She was wild and crazy and goofy. She loved the Lord and would pray and talk to Jesus all the time. Her faith that God had a plan for her here on Earth is what kept her hanging on through years of illness.

Kathy was a lifelong learner. Skipping grades in school graduating from college with honors and on the National Dean’s List.  She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and could complete an entire book within days when she was able. She loved to watch Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune.  Kathy was a classic rock fan since she first saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show with her grandmother even though her grandmother turned the tv off and called them “vermin’s”.

 Kathy and her mother took trips to the beach in South Carolina and Florida as a kid and she would talk about the airplane rides that made her nervous, but she loved the thrill of seeing a new place.

Kathy explored this country from coast to coast. One of her favorite places was visiting the Navajo Nation in Arizona where the little girls made her a necklace.

Kathy loved riding her Harley Davidson and attended many motorcycle bike rallies along the east coast. Her favorite was here locally at Boozy Creek. She loved camping and enjoying nature and bikes at the same time.

Kathy lived in Sarasota FL for several years where she became close friends with several of the performers from Ringling Bros and Barnum and Biley Circus. She had an infectious personality and never met a stranger.

Kathy loved animals and had many throughout the years. She always had pets of some kind.

Kathy’s memory will live on through her family and friends. Even though her illness prevented her from spending time with them in the last few years she would call and talk on the phone at all hours of the day and night just to stay connected.

Kathy will be remembered by her mother: Earnestine Harmon, her two daughters: Feather (Daniel) Payne, Satin (Nick) Fillers, Sister: Kim (Russ) Hackett, Grandchildren: Noel (Logan) Benton, Mason (Miranda) Early, Garitt and Baylee Jennings, and her seven great-grandchildren: Jaylynn, Brayden, Bryson, Kylee, Kade, Baylee and Atlas. Special Aunt: Francis Ward. Uncle: George (Diane) Harmon.

Special Friend and caretaker: Stephen O Smith who was by her side every day.

Special Cousin: Tammy Tweed, lifelong friends: Mary Seaton, Karen Suit, Suzanna Smith, Bobby Gass.

She had several pets that she adored that brought her such love and comfort when she was sick and couldn’t get out of bed. Peanut (Parrot), Sally, Clancey, Autumn, Dixie, Pixie and Sherlock, Lorallie.

Kathy is preceded in death by one daughter: Angela Cheree Early. By the love of her life: Jimmy Cutshall, ex-husband and father of her daughters: James (Jim) Holt, her father: Franklin Lyle Dunn, her grandparents: Wardell and Mattie Bell Harmon and Barney Jerome (BJ Mutt) and Iva Dunn. Several Aunts and Uncles. Friends: Irene Nelson, Linda Bowman, William Tooney Cutshaw, Edmond Allen ( Bush) Carter, Bobby “Ace” Collins.

Special Pets: Rocky, Shakespear, Sandy, Lucy, Oreo.

The family will receive friends from 6-8pm Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 8pm in the funeral home chapel. Rev. Jackie Miller will officiate.

Interment will be 11am Friday at Carter’s Station at Albany. Family and friends are asked to meet at 10am Friday at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery.

Pallbearers: Daniel Payne, Nick Fillers, Garrit Jennings, Mason Early, Cliff McCrary, and Tommy Puckett.

Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com