Clare Nell Chandler Breeden

Clare Nell Chandler Breeden, age 76 of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at her residence surrounded by family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Russell and Nannie Thomas Chandler and a member of Decatur First Baptist Church, where she had attended faithfully for nearly 55 years. She was a graduate of Dresden High School and the University of Tennessee at Martin. She grew up in the New Salem Community of Weakley County, TN and moved to Meigs County in 1966 where she served as the U.T. Agricultural Extension Agent and later became the first female Extension Leader in the State of Tennessee. During her career she received numerous accolades and awards but her lasting impact will be the lives she touched while working with 4-H and FCE Clubs. She was also an active Leader and Volunteer in the Meigs County Fair Assoc., American Cancer Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, and numerous other organizations that she had a strong desire to see succeed. Clare Nell had a deep love for her family, friends, Meigs Co. and the University of TN, especially the TN Vols, Lady Vols, and Meigs Co. Tigers. She had infectious joy that could only be explained by her Love for her Lord. She is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years: William G. “Bill” Breeden, one brother: Paul Thomas Chandler, brother in-law: Sam Breeden. Survivors include her sons: William C. “Billy” Breeden of Decatur, Thomas S. “Tommy” Breeden (Angela) of Purcellville, VA, sister in-laws: Jane Chandler of Dresden, TN, Janette Breeden of Decatur, grandchildren: Jacob, Anna, Elijah, and Titus Breeden, nieces: Paula Chandler Browning (George) of Dresden, TN, Hester Breeden of Athens, TN , Lorella Breeden Jennings (James) of Grimsley, TN, several great nieces, nephews, and other extended family and a host of friends. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all family and friends who have helped during her battle with cancer, especially the ones who assisted her in traveling to and from doctor visits. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 30, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Decatur First Baptist Church with the Rev. Jamey Davis and the Rev. Kermit Buddy Travis officiating. Interment will follow in the Decatur Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 3 to 8 on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at the Decatur First Baptist Church. Pallbearers include Steve Scott, Will Irvin, Charles Morrison, Derrick Roberts, Wayne Irwin, James Samuel Jennings, Honorary: Ray Woods, Steve Miller, Billy Moon, Tom Swanks. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Clare Nell Breeden 4-H Scholarship Fund (TN 4-H Foundation, 2621 Morgan Circle Drive, Suite 205, Knoxville, TN 37996) or Decatur Relay for Life (American Cancer Society, Meigs Co. Division, 2000 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37203). Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to serve the Breeden Family.