Ellen Pauline Flynn, 77, of Fayetteville, TN, passed away on March 15, 2026. Born October 18, 1948, Ellen was a gifted artist who found great joy in painting and expressing her creativity. A woman of Christian faith and a former employee of Amana, she was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister.

She is survived by her children, Patrick (Tammy) Johnson, Julie Kent, and Sonya Flynn (partner, Brent Gentry); grandchildren, Megan (Danny) Atkins, James (Amber) Johnson, Brooke Johnson, Tim Wright, Tessa (Matt) Etchison, Matthew Flynn, Maykala Flynn, and Greyson Gentry; great-grandchildren, Colby Atkins, Owen Atkins, Mattie Jo Atkins, Peyton Neely, Gabriel Wright, and Jayden Wright; sister, Carol Poarch Fuller; brother, Mark Poarch; and a lifelong friend, Patsy Ivey.

Ellen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Terrell Flynn; her brother, Brian Poarch; and her step-son, Kevin Flynn.

While no public services are planned, the family deeply appreciates your prayers and invites you to share your favorite memories of Ellen at higginsfh.com.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Ellen Pauline Flynn.