Ava Sue Pifer's obituary , Passed away on August 20, 2025 in Cookeville, Tennessee

Ava Sue Pifer

May 27, 1944 - August 20, 2025 (81 years old)

Cookeville, Tennessee

Ava Sue Pifer's obituary , Passed away on August 20, 2025 in Cookeville, Tennessee

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Ava Sue Pifer

May 27, 1944 - August 20, 2025 (81 years old)

Cookeville, Tennessee

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We are sad to announce that, on August 20, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Ava Sue Pifer (Cookeville, Tennessee). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ava Sue Pifer or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Napoleon "Babe" Payton Helms, Jr. and Beulah Sliger Helms; her son Michael Shawn McClain; her daughter-in-law Marcy McClain; and her siblings, Olen Helms, William Harold "Cotton" Helms, Loyd Kenneth Helms, Lennell Helms, Hulon Helms, Ronnie Mack Helms, Jerry Helms and Floyd Helms.

She is survived by: her husband Harold Pifer of Cookeville; her sons, Gardner McClain (Cheryl) of Lebanon and Daniel McClain (Sharon) of Dayton, OH; her stepdaughters, Diana Atkins of Brentwood, CA and Linda Schork (Paul) of Louisville, KY; her sisters, Shirley Dyer (Ed) of Baxter, Treva Hipsher of Cookeville and Donna Kay Walker of Indiana; and her grandson Justin McClain (Angela).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Horner Funeral Home



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Aug 23

Visitation

Dyer Chapel
798 S Willow Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501

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Aug 23

Funeral service

Dyer Chapel
798 S Willow Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501

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