Margaret "Trudy" Trudell Templeton

Margaret “Trudy” Templeton, age 74, of Ten Mile, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at her residence. She was born on February 25, 1947 in Rogersville, TN. She was the daughter of the late Ezra and Ruth Johnson Templeton. Trudy was a devoted teacher and principal for 43 years at Ten Mile Elementary and Meigs North Elementary. She loved all her school “babies” as if they were her own children. She was a member of the Meigs County Retired Teachers and Delta Kappa Gamma. Trudy was of the Baptist faith and attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Ten Mile. She is survived by her brother: Danny (Sandy) Templeton, sister: Shirley (Randy) Narramoore, nephews: Brian (Nicole) Templeton, Craig Narramoore, nieces: Kim (Rodger) Scott, Cathy (Kevin) Myhre, 6 precious great nieces and nephews that always brightened her day: Braden, Mabry, Griffin, Trooper, Ryder, and Sadie. The family would like to give special gratitude to the nurses and staff of Hospice of Chattanooga- Athens, Dr. Shane Roberts and staff, caregivers: Joyce Johnson and Carolyn McCallie. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2021 in the Edgemon Cemetery with the Rev. Curtis Porter officiating. Family will serve as pallbearers. No formal visitation will be held. In lieu of flowers, family request memorial contributions be made to Meigs Co. Retired Teachers, 240 S. Main Street, Decatur, TN 37322. Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to serve the Templeton Family.