Mary “Wren” Macon Doubler
August 25, 1927 -
September 12, 2019

Visitation

September 16, 2019
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Service 

September 17, 2019
10:00 AM

Interment

Obituary

Mary “Wren” Macon Doubler of Fayetteville, TN, passed away on September 12, 2019. She was 92. She was born in Murfreesboro, TN, in 1927 to the late Archie J. and Melissa W. Macon. Mrs. Doubler was preceded in death by her husband of nearly sixty years, Alvin F. Doubler; son, Robert “Duke” Doubler; infant daughter, Mary Eileen; and brothers Robert and Ramsey Macon.

Mrs. Doubler is survived by her five children, Bernard (Barbara) Doubler and Michael Doubler of Murfreesboro, TN, Paul Doubler of LaVergne, TN, John (Sally) Doubler of Clarksville, TN and Kathleen “Katie” (Wayne) Steuart of Fayetteville, TN. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Brandon Doubler, Catherine (Jeff) Henry, Christopher (Katie) Doubler, Daniel (Lindsay) Doubler, Devin (Lawson) Milstead, and Taylor (John) McElroy, and five great-grandchildren, Hudsen Macon Doubler, Lily Grace Henry, Samuel Duke Doubler, John Miles McElroy, and Hayesley Mai Milstead. She was loved and recognized as a mother figure by so many, and more than anything else, she loved her own family.

Mrs. Doubler lived in Rutherford County, TN for nearly seventy years, where she married and raised her family. One unique aspect of her life was that she was the granddaughter of “Uncle Dave” Macon, the iconic entertainer who was the first superstar of the Grand Ole Opry and member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Mary spent much time and effort perpetuating Uncle Dave’s life, music, and legacy by sitting for numerous media interviews, preserving documents and pictures about his life, and supporting the Uncle Dave Macon Days music festival held each year in Murfreesboro. She and her husband moved to Fayetteville in 1998 to be closer to their daughter, Katie. Mary was a faithful member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Fayetteville, TN. A generous person, she freely gave to her church and to causes which favored the downtrodden. She will always be remembered for her wisdom and quick wit, which she freely shared with others. Her favorite pastimes were reading, corresponding by letter, crossword puzzles, and needle work.

The family would like to thank all the dedicated staff at Southern Manor Living Center of Fayetteville, the professional staff and nurses of Lincoln Medical Home Health & Hospice, and the wonderful and loving ladies who sat with Mrs. Doubler throughout her extended illness for their exemplary care and compassion.

Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross in memory of Mrs. Doubler, PO Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839.

Visitation will be Monday, September 16, 2019, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Higgins Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Fayetteville, TN with Reverend Father George Panthananickal officiating. Burial will follow that same afternoon at 3:00 PM at Coleman Cemetery, 5083 Woodbury Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37127.

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9 Comments

  1. Helen Truesdell

    The Truesdell family sends immense love and prayers for comfort and peace at the loss of this most loved, respected, and honored lady, Miss Mary, as we called her. We knew her as wife, mother and friend. She embraced and supported this family during some most challenging times and celebrated our good times. She will forever be cherished and remembered as one of the most inspiring, kind, giving, and Christ-like ladies we have known.

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  2. Mary Frame

    My condolences to all the Doubler family. I got to know Mary at St Anthony’s daily Mass. We will miss her, may she Rest In Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

    Reply
  3. Dana Sartain

    Katie so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Reply
  4. Marilyn wakenight

    She was more than my aunt she was like a mother I never had I love you to the moon and back

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  5. Diane and Phillip Knowles

    Katie and Devin, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Devin riding my bus and getting off at her grandmothers house. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Diane and Phillip Knowles

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  6. Bill Knowlton

    the backbone of a wonderful and talented family. They off course will miss you, but so will many, many people you have honored with your love and friendship. Say hello to all your family in your new eternal home

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    • clifton Chandler Jr.

      Blessed be you Mrs. Doubler in your eternal home and blessed are we all enjoying the true
      music of America your family, Uncle Dave , has given all of us. God Speed.

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  7. Lenace Hyde Vaughn

    Mrs. Katie and Devin,
    I am so sorry to hear the news of Mrs. Mary’s passing. I thought so much of her during the little time I actually got to spend with her. She was always so nice to me. I will have you all in my prayers and love to both of you at this time of loss.
    Lenace Hyde Vaughn

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  8. Jeff and Pam Towry

    Katie, We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Reply

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9 Comments

  1. Helen Truesdell

    The Truesdell family sends immense love and prayers for comfort and peace at the loss of this most loved, respected, and honored lady, Miss Mary, as we called her. We knew her as wife, mother and friend. She embraced and supported this family during some most challenging times and celebrated our good times. She will forever be cherished and remembered as one of the most inspiring, kind, giving, and Christ-like ladies we have known.

    Reply
  2. Mary Frame

    My condolences to all the Doubler family. I got to know Mary at St Anthony’s daily Mass. We will miss her, may she Rest In Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

    Reply
  3. Dana Sartain

    Katie so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Reply
  4. Marilyn wakenight

    She was more than my aunt she was like a mother I never had I love you to the moon and back

    Reply
  5. Diane and Phillip Knowles

    Katie and Devin, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Devin riding my bus and getting off at her grandmothers house. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Diane and Phillip Knowles

    Reply
  6. Bill Knowlton

    the backbone of a wonderful and talented family. They off course will miss you, but so will many, many people you have honored with your love and friendship. Say hello to all your family in your new eternal home

    Reply
    • clifton Chandler Jr.

      Blessed be you Mrs. Doubler in your eternal home and blessed are we all enjoying the true
      music of America your family, Uncle Dave , has given all of us. God Speed.

      Reply
  7. Lenace Hyde Vaughn

    Mrs. Katie and Devin,
    I am so sorry to hear the news of Mrs. Mary’s passing. I thought so much of her during the little time I actually got to spend with her. She was always so nice to me. I will have you all in my prayers and love to both of you at this time of loss.
    Lenace Hyde Vaughn

    Reply
  8. Jeff and Pam Towry

    Katie, We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Reply

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