Kathey Jean Inman

Kathey Jean Inman, 74, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee.

Born Thursday, October 4, 1951, in Bobwire, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Elmer French and the late Annie Stinzel Ehlert.

Kathey loved her family dearly, and her greatest joy in life was the time she spent with them. Her love for her Lord and Savior was evident in the way she lived each day. A faithful member of First United Pentecostal Church of Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was known as a true prayer warrior, always lifting others up in prayer and offering words of comfort and encouragement.

She will be remembered for her sweet, kind, and loving spirit that touched so many lives. Kathey had a special gift in the kitchen, and her family will forever treasure the meals she lovingly prepared. Among their favorites were her delicious fried chicken, corn and “taters,” chicken and dressing, and her well-loved Ding Dong cake—meals that brought everyone together and created lasting memories.

Graveside services for Mrs. Inman will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Pastor Brent Rashall and Pastor Michael French. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery.  After the interment there will be a Celebration of Life Service held at The Way Church located at 857 Highway 51 Bypass, Dyersburg, Tennessee.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of fifty four years, Anthony Inman of Dyersburg, Tennessee; two daughters, Kimberly Anderson (Bobby Baker) of Newbern, Tennessee and Mechelle Lynn Inman of Newbern, Tennessee; one  brother, Michael French (Patty) of Alsip, Illinois; three sisters, Patty Marbry (Johnny) of Dyersburg, Tennessee, Christy Harris (Danny) of Fowlkes, Tennessee and Janie Hart (Richie) of Newbern, Tennessee; she was Granny to her granddaughter, Emily Ann McMillan (Donnie) of Bainbridge, Georgia and her fur babies, that she dearly loved, Lacey, Chubbs, Star and Cali.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles French, Danny French and Richie French.

Honoring Mrs. Inman as pallbearers will be Donnie McMillan and Bobby Baker.

Because of her deep love for children—especially those courageously battling cancer and other serious health challenges—the family respectfully requests that memorial contributions be made to LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center, P. O. Box #41817, Memphis, Tennessee 38174-1817.

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