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Donna Craighead


Donna Cherry Craighead, age 63 of Red Boiling Springs, TN and a longtime resident of the Union Hill Community in Clay County, TN passed away early Monday morning, October 3, 2022 at her residence.

Funeral Services for Donna Cherry Craighead were conducted Friday afternoon, October 7, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs, TN with Shane Smith & John Carlisle offi ciating. Interment followed in the Union Hill Cemetery. Justin Delk, Corey Dailey, Steve Rich, Matt Stahl, Dustin Kennedy, & Nick Grider served as pallbearers.

Donna Cherry Craighead was born November 3, 1958 in Monroe County, Kentucky, a daughter born to the late Elvin and Estellene Cross Cherry. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by daughter, Tiona Young, son, Jamey Holland, brother, Larry Cherry. Donna owned and operated the former Mt. Vernon Market and the Union Hill Store for many years and a faithful member of the Union Hill Church of Christ. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly.

Survivors include: sons and daughter-in-law, Brad & Becky Craighead of Gamaliel, KY, A.J. & Amy Craighead of Tompkinsville, KY; sisters & brothers-in-law, Gail & Robert Strong of Smyrna, TN, Judy & Steve Rich of the Hermitage Springs Community; brothers & sister-in-law, Doug & Rita Cherry of Soddy Daisy, TN, Tim Cherry of the Union Hill Community in Clay County, TN; 9 grandchildren, Brianna Stahl, Kenzie Holland, Jade & Ty Young, Kyley & Kale Craighead, Avery, Alea & Austin Craighead; 3 greatgrandchildren, Jayden Holland, Peyton Dailey and Adalynn Stahl.

Arrangements entrusted to Anderson & Son Funeral Home Directors, Red Boiling Springs, TN.