Paulette Caruthers, age 79, of Rockwood, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at her home. She was born December 27, 1943, in Cumberland County. Paulette was a member of the Grace Place Church in Rockwood. She loved to watch sports and was especially a Lady Vols and Tennessee Volunteers fan. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Earl & Lela Pearl Nelson; husbands: Tom Caruthers and Groover Boles; son: Wayne Caruthers; daughter: Jeanie Pressley; grandson: Quinton Pressley; brothers: Bob Nelson, Harold Nelson, and Mike Nelson; and sisters: Connie Nelson and Bonnie Nelson.

Survivors include daughter & son-in-law: Melissa Brackett-Wertz (Shane) of Rockwood; grandchildren: Justin Pressley (Jessica) of Knoxville, Skyla Burks of Rockwood, and Savanna Brackett of Rockwood; great-grandchildren: Ally Freels, Braylee Burks, Kayven Burks, Duke Pressley, Cy Pressley, and Maverick Hickey; sister: Faye Hayes of the Dogwood Community of Rockwood; special friend: Lisa Sands of Rockwood; and several other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends on Monday, November 13, 2023, from 6 until 7 p.m. at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. Funeral services will follow. Private family interment will be held at a later date.

Evans Mortuary in Rockwood is serving the family.