Valerie Teresa McGowan Obituary
We bid farewell to Valerie Teresa McGowan of Manchester, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 26, 2025 at the age of 54. Valerie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Valerie may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Anthony Negri and Margaret Sheehan Negri; and her brother Joseph Negri. She is survived by: her husband Stephen McGowan; her children, Margaret Nicotra and Giuseppe "Joey" Nicotra; and her siblings, Anthony Negri (Angela), Caroline Lemp (Ronald) and Allison Shea (Patrick). She is also survived by three nephews; and six nieces.
Visitation was held on Sunday, November 9th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Kilgore Funeral Home (215 Mitchell Blvd, Tullahoma, TN 37388). A memorial service was held on Sunday, November 9th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Well Church in Tullahoma.
