Patricia Arlene Sallee

Patricia Arlene Sallee obituary, Smyrna, TN

Patricia Arlene Sallee

Patricia Sallee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Simple Cremation & Funeral Services on Jan. 29, 2026.
Patricia "Pat" Sallee passed away on January 27, 2026 after a very short unexpected illness.

Pat was preceded in death by her loving husband Orville and her younger brother Kenny Denio.

She will be missed terribly by her daughter Shelly Gilder ( Bruce Gilder); Son Mike Sallee (Lisa); brother Larry Denio (Tammy); sister Sonya Deist; three grandsons Treyton Sallee (Shelby Sallee), Conner Sallee and youngest grand son Tyler Sallee.

Pat moved to Tennessee 16 years ago to spend more time with her grandchildren and loved going to their games and supporting all of their various interests.

Pat became involved in and served in many areas at Smyrna First United Methodist Church. If there was a need Pat was the one who would quietly fill it as she showed up and did whatever it took to get the job done.

Please help honor a life well lived by attending her visitation January 31st from 11:00 am -12:00 PM. Service will be immediately following at 12 pm at Smyrna First United Methodist Church located at 301 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna, TN 37167

In leu of flowers family ask that donations be made to Smyrna First Methodist as they were truly Pats second family.

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