Carlene Ealey

Wilma Carlene Ealey, age 91 of Paris, TN, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Patriot Health and Rehab Center in Paris, TN.

Carlene was born on August 23, 1933, in Henry County, TN, to the late Willard Carl Ealey, and the late Addie Mae Priddy Ealey.

Carlene was a member of the Church of Christ. She loved yardwork, animals, and training and caring for her huskies.

She is survived by four nieces, Janie Barrow of Paris, TN, Becky (Bobby) King of Paris, TN, Patsy (Steve) Blount of Clarksville, TN, and Judy Key-Dominguez of CA; two nephews, Dewey (Betty) Ealey, Jr., of Paris, TN, and Billy (Pat) Key of FL; and special caregiver, Debbie Patterson.

In addition to her parents, Carlene was preceded in death by two sisters, Janette McDaniel, and Geneva Ann Key; one brother, Dewey Miller Ealey, Sr.; and two nephews, Charles McDaniel, and Carl Ealey.

Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street, Paris, TN, 38242, is handling the arrangements. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 7, 2025, at Ratterree Cemetery in Buchanan, TN, with Randy Stephens officiating.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Burial will follow in the Ratterree Cemetery.