Cover photo for Anita Atchley's Obituary
Anita Atchley Profile Photo
1950 Anita 2021

Anita Atchley

April 16, 1950 — June 2, 2021


Anita Grace McNelley Atchley, 71 of Clarksville, TN passed away on June 2, 2021 surrounded by loving family. She was born April 16, 1950 to Rev. John and Jessie McNelley of Scottsboro Alabama.

Anita was the beloved wife of Russell and mother to Olivia Atchley Dillon and Ronald John Atchley. She was the grandmother to Jake and Jaxon Dillon, Lacy Pomales, Ronald John Atchley Jr., Ariana Atchley and one great grandson Miles Atchley.

Survived by her sister Deva Day, sister in law Rona McNelley and brother in law Ronald C. Atchley and many nieces and nephews Anita leaves to cherish her memory many friends and coworkers. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers John McNelley, Darrell McNelley, and sister Linda McNelly Lloyd.
Anita was the Executive Director of the Clarksville Montgomery County Ajax Turner Senior Center for 25 years and made it her life's work.

The family will receive friends at Sykes Funeral Home Saturday June 5th from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. There will be a gathering of friends and family for food and fellowship at the Clarksville Montgomery County Ajax Turner Senior Center from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, June 6, 2021. Donations may be made in Anita's honor to the Ajax Turner Senior Center, 953 Clark Street, Clarksville TN 37040

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Anita Atchley, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Saturday, June 5, 2021

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Sykes Funeral Home & Crematory

424 Franklin St, Clarksville, TN 37040

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Reception

Sunday, June 6, 2021

2:00 - 4:00 pm (Central time)

Ajax Turner Senior Center

953 Clark St, Clarksville, TN 37040

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree