Trixie Venerable Obituary
The passing of Trixie Venerable (Afton, Tennessee) occurred on October 10, 2026. Trixie, born on February 12, 1937, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Trixie Venerable to show support.
Trixie touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Trixie’s presence will be missed, the influence she had on others will remain. Those who knew her will carry forward memories that reflect her character and spirit.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Henry and Jewell Collins Rupert; husband: Robert J. Venerable; brother and sister-in-law: Buster and June Rupert; son and daughter-in-law: Danny and Elaine Venerable; daughter and son-in-law: Annette and Kevin Burger; son and daughter: Larry and Gail Landers; grandchildren: Nathan Venerable, Katlin Burger, Danielle Venerable, and Kelsey Burger; granddaughter-in-law: Megan Venerable; great-grandchildren: Nolan and Maylee Venerable; cousins: Ann Collins Rohr and Marlen James Collins; sister: Wanda Rupert Ferguson; children of her late friend: LuAnne Slagle Spurrell, Suzanne Slagle Richey and Laura Slagle Cain; other: Judy Phillips, Paul Fox, Mary Jo Slagle, Marlen Jean Collins, David Johnson, Bernie Faye, Steve Balew, Bunker Handley, Dr. William Scott, and Shirley; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Jeffers Funeral Home (101 Graceland Ln, Afton, TN 37616). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Graceland Memorial Gardens (101 Graceland Ln, Afton, TN 37641).
In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to Greene LEAF, the Foundation for Greene County Schools (P.O. Box 1253, Greeneville, TN 37743, or online at greeneleaf.org).
