Clarice Warren

Clarice Marie King Warren went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of January 23, 2014, exactly one month prior to her 84th birthday on February 23, 2014. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, after an extended illness. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior early in life, and strived always to obey his commands to “love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and strength; and to “love one another as I have loved you.” She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Rutherford, where she lived for much of her life. She attended Rutherford High School, and she worked with her brother, Cecil, in his florist shop for a number of years. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, William Albert Warren, and four children: three sons and a daughter. They are Dennis Ray Warren of Rutherford, Tennessee; Bruce Albert Warren, (Brenda) of Cordova, Tennessee; Amy Warren Cherry (Charles) of Jackson, Tennessee and Mark Dustin Warren (Susan) of New Johnsonville, Tennessee. Ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive her. She is also survived by four brothers and two sisters who are Emerson King (Alene); Grace King Eakes (Billy); Billy Joe King (Margaret); Dorothy King Clark (Gene); Larry King (Alice); and Wayne King (Veneeta) She was preceded in death by her parents, David Bailey King and Lou Ozella Garner King; and by three brothers and a sister. They are: James Cecil King, Ralph David King, Robert Earl King, and Laverda May King Crouse. Services will be conducted at Karnes and Son Funeral Home in Rutherford, Tennessee. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home from 5:00 to 8:00 pm Friday night, January 24, 2014, and the funeral will be conducted there at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 25, 2014. The funeral home will be open at 9:00 am Saturday until after the funeral for friends and family who wish to come by. Clarice was a faithful Christian woman, a loving wife and mother, and she leaves behind a host of family and friends who will treasure their beautiful memories of her life.