Ginny Sanders Fussell

 Ginny Sanders Fussell, age 92 of Erin, TN, died Monday, February 10, 2025 at Houston County Community Hospital. She was born June 21, 1932, the youngest of four daughters, to the late Dudley “Jake” Sanders and the late Fronie Lewis Sanders. She was raised in Houston County. 

 After graduating high school in Erin, Ginny took a job in Nashville. She lived at a boarding home for girls where she was introduced to the owner’s nephew, Bill Fussell. Bill’s family also had roots in Houston County. They married February 12, 1955 at McClurkan Memorial Church of the Nazarene. 

 Ginny and Bill lived in Nashville briefly before his job took them to Asheville, NC. It was there that their son Sandy and daughter Beth were born. In the late sixties they relocated to a family farm on Hwy 13 between Erin and Waverly where they enjoyed a beautiful life. 

 Ginny was a loving wife and mother and was affectionately known as “Mim” to her grandchildren. She was a gifted homemaker, the family seamstress, and an exceptional cook. She enjoyed outdoor air, loved country living and was skilled at keeping watch over the farm. Ginny had a cheerful gift of hospitality, and hosted many delicious meals around the family table. She was a long-time member of Erin Church of the Nazarene serving as church secretary and in other roles as the church grew throughout the years. She and Bill supported Gideons International. Ginny was a member of the Home Demonstration Club. 

 Ginny is preceded in death by husband, William C. (Bill) Fussell; and sisters, Helen (Jay) Green, Mildred Cantrell, and Byde (Rusty) Simpson. 

 Ginny is survived by son, Sandy (Ginger) Fussell; daughter, Beth (Fred) Clark; grandchildren, Kate (Nick) Luper, Will (Caley) Clark, Ashlyn (Will) Bumpus, and Nolen (Sydney) Fussell. Great-grandchildren, Josey Luper, Jake Bumpus, Woodrow Clark, and another soon-to-arrive great-grandchild.

 Visitation will be at Erin Church of the Nazarene on February 11, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., and again from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the church. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Erin Church of the Nazarene with Bro. Daniel Medders officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. 

 Serving as pallbearers will be Ray Fussell, Freddie Finley, Chris Pitts, Will Clark, Nolen Fussell, and Will Bumpus.

 Donations in lieu of flowers, may be made to Erin Church of the Nazarene, or Gideons International. 

 Arrangements are in the care of Nave Funeral Home, (931) 289-4277, NaveFuneralHomes.com.