Gertie (Marie) Sledge Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gertie (Marie) Sledge of Cookeville, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 13, 2025 at the age of 68. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gertie (Marie) Sledge to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Gertie shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Gertie farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
She was predeceased by: her son Dennis Dewayne Sledge; and her parents, Noah Raper and Ersie Crowder Raper. She is survived by: her daughter Shannon; her son-in-law Craig Cranfield of Riceville; her son Dale; her daughter-in-law Tonya Sledge of Sweetwater; and her son Shane Sledge of Madisonville. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.
