Born September 24, 1944, in Dickson, TN, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas Choate and Irene Davenport Choate.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 4 brothers, and 2 sisters.
She is survived by her partner for life, Art Leaming, whom she shared 29 years; son, Billy Leaming and wife, Lisa; daughters, Kim Ramsey, Terri Williams and husband, Jimmie; grandchildren, Anthony Ramsey, Kristy Ramsey, Zachary Leaming, Alysa Ford, Dakota Williams; great-grandchildren, Dondrique Woods, Alayla Woods, Ellie Ramsey; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 1, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Newton with Rev. James Collins officiating.