Etta Leota Rawls Obituary
We bid farewell to Etta Leota Rawls in Nashville, Tennessee, born in Baxter, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 29, 2025 at the age of 95. Etta Leota 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.
She was predeceased by: her husband David E. Rawls, Jr.; her son Barry L. Rawls; her parents, PaschAl Allen and Louise Minton Allen; her siblings, Carl Allen, Frank Allen, Marian Athileen Powell and Imogene Carmack; and her friend Madison Churches of Christ.
She is survived by: her daughter Carolyn Summers (Jimmy); her grandchildren, Teresa Reynolds (David) and David Summers; her great grandchildren, Abigail Reynolds Ray (Hill), Cooper Reynolds (Kylie), Cade Reynolds and Addy Grace Summers; and her daughter-in-law Pam Rawls. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cherished friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Leota's memory to the Church of Christ Disaster Relief Effort, a cause close to her heart.
