Imogene Rinehart

Imogene Trusley Rinehart, age 86, of Decatur, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 28, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Imogene dedicated many years of her life to her profession as a carrier for the Daily Post Athenian, where her commitment and diligence were evident in her work. Outside of her career, she found joy in various activities, including bowling with her team and passionately supporting the Tennessee Volunteers in both football and basketball. Imogene cherished the simple pleasures of life, such as feeding ducks, playing with her beloved animals, and working in her flower garden. However, her greatest joy resided in the roles of mother and grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Rinehart; daughter, Mary Jane Roberts; son-in-law, JC Ricker; siblings, Billy Trusley, Jerry Lee Trusley, Elizabeth Ann Lankford, Katherine Ann Trusley.

She is survived by her children, Glenda Rinehart, Brenda Ricker, Tim (Ruth) Ricker; son-in-law, Dwight Roberts; brother, Jimmy Brown; grandchildren, Kaylee Bishop, Peyton Bishop, Maleah McDowell, Toby (Teresa) Ricker, Brandon (Donna) Ricker, Cody Ricker, Angela Roberts (Boston Everett); 10 great-grandchildren, several great great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other extended family, and a host of special friends.

A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in the Chapel of Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services with the Rev. Mike Jones officiating.

Interment will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 in the Ingle Cemetery (Calico Rd, Decatur). Peyton Bishop, Kaylee Bishop, Joey Bishop, Boston Everett, Toby Ricker, Austin Monday will be serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 5 - 7 p.m., prior to the service on Tuesday.

Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to serve the Rinehart family.