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Phyllis Nave Obituary

JOHNSON CITY - Phyllis Gay Nave, age 80, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Vernon Peterson and Mabel Spain Sheffield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an Aunt who was like a sister to her, Brenda Hubbard.

Phyllis was a member of Calvary Church. She was very accomplished in all of her business endeavors with a notable career as a realtor having been the Owner and Operator of Homeowners Concept and then finishing her career part time with Reality Executives. She was a faithful caregiver for her husband Fred and known by her family as a loving Wife, Mother, and Nannie. Family was everything to Phyllis and her focus was always on her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Fred L. Nave; four children, Bart Nave and wife Lelia, Brett Nave, Tammy Nave, and Troy Nave and wife Tracy; nine grandchildren, Zachary Nave, Brandon Nave, Lauren Hyder, Jada Nave, Amber Nave, Jacob Nave, Greyson Nave, Claire Nave, and Micah Nave; seven great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Jerri Sheffield and husband Brownie; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

A Private Committal Service and Interment will be held at the Mountain Home National Cemetery with Pastor Bill Pealer officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Calvary Church, 178 S Pickens Bridge Road, Johnson City, TN 37615.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the Nave family by visiting www.montevistafunerals.com

Arrangements for Mrs. Phyllis Gay Nave and her family have been made through Monte Vista Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 1900 E. Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, TN; 423-282-2631.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Johnson City Press on Nov. 17, 2023.

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Lois Mitchell Roberts

November 18, 2023

May The God of ALL Comfort be with each of you and give you His Peace!! My heartfelt Sympathy, many prayers, and Love are with you now and in the days to come!!!
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Carol Goodwin

November 18, 2023

I am Carol Goodwin and worked with Phyllus and Brenda for years at Realty Executives!! Phyllus was a delight to be around and we loved her so much!! Sorry for your loss

Jim and Kathy and Andrea Spence

November 18, 2023

To Fred and all of the Nave Family--
Our deepest condolences to all of you on the loss of your wonderful wife/Mother, Phyllis. We are truly saddened by this news. She was sure our best neighbor here in Gabriel's Crossing. May you find comfort in your memories in the days ahead.
Jim, Kathy and Andrea Spence

Beth Harrison

November 18, 2023

I will miss Phyl so much. She was a great friend. She was so full of life and one of the first people I met when I moved to Johnson City. My deepest condolences to her sweet family.

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