Eunice H. Sears of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was 98 years old.
Her Titles were many: she was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, best friend, neighbor, caregiver, entrepreneur, businesswoman, and philanthropist. She was a member of the Hendersonville church of Christ for over 66 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Howell and Lala Dusenberry; her husband of 54 years, Clyde W. Sears Jr.; her sisters, Georgia Koch and Patricia Hines; her daughter, Pamela Sears Cunningham; her daughter-in-law, Janice Elaine Sears; and her granddaughter-in-law, Angel Sears.
Eunice is survived by her sons, Clyde Philip Sears (Marilyn) and Paul Wilson Sears (Jan), and son-in-law Ben Donald Cunningham (Mikie).
She leaves behind grandchildren: Jeffrey Donald Cunningham of Atlanta; Kellie Marie Hicks of Gallatin, Matthew Parker Sears of White House, Kimberly Michelle Smith (Alex) of Gladeville.
Great-grandchildren include: Jacqueline Cunningham, Kate Cunningham, Kevin Hicks, Aidan Parham, Zoe Smith, Parker Sears, Keaton Sears, Colin Sears, and Griffin Sears.
Nieces and Nephews include: Kevin Hines (Emily), Kim Sullivan (Tim), Kirk Hines (Shelly), and Ken Koch (Pam).
Eunice was born on March 12, 1927, in Old Hickory, TN, and graduated from Goodlettsville High School in 1945. She spent many years working in retail for the Kay Jewelry Corporation, rising from salesperson to Credit Manager, Store Manager, and nationwide store Auditor.
She was often awarded for her sales performance and commitment to excellence. Customer service was equally important to her. The corporation often sent her to other stores that needed assistance in sales and operations.
She and her husband also owned and operated a Pearle Vision store in Donelson, TN. She was also a member of the Soroptimists, a businesswomen’s organization.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Alive Hospice of Nashville (1718 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203) or to the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Program (PO Box 11180, Nashville, TN, 37222).
Services:
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Visitation
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens
1150 South Dickerson Road
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Funeral Service
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens
1150 South Dickerson Road
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Committal Service
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens
1150 South Dickerson Road
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Pallbearers: Don Cunningham, Jeff Cunningham, David Holdren, Kirk Hines, Kevin Hines, Matthew Sears- Alternates Alex Smith, Aidan Parham, and Bobby Newberry.
Honorary Pallbearers: Darrel Tongate and Ken Koch
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