Maudie "Christine" Gentry

Maudie “Christine” Gentry, 99, of Burns, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025.

Christine lived a long and beautiful life defined by love, faith, and family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother whose strength and resilience carried her through every season of life with grace.

She was a longtime member of Burns Methodist Church and found comfort in her faith and her church family. Christine and her late husband, Melvin, shared many wonderful years together traveling all across the country, listening to music, and simply enjoying life’s moments. Their adventures and laughter together became some of her most treasured memories.

Christine took great pride in her family and her home. She was an excellent cook whose meals brought everyone together. Her special touch made every dish feel like love served on a plate.

She found great joy in spending time with her loved ones, sharing stories, laughter, and the comfort of her presence. Her strength, kindness, and devotion will live on through the family she so deeply loved.

Christine’s strength, compassion, and devotion to those she loved leave behind a lasting legacy that will be cherished for generations.

Visitation: will begin on Friday, October 10, 2025 from 4 – 7 PM, and will continue on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 8:30 AM – until time of service at Spann Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: will begin at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from the Chapel of Spann Funeral Home.

Interment: will follow at the Hall Cemetery

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to Hall Cemetery or Burns Methodist Church.

Survived by:

Sons:

Don Brown of Knoxville, TN

Larry Genry of Nashville, TN

Roger Gentry (Beverly) of Parsons, TN

Daughters:

Judy Weaver (Wayne) of Franklin, TN

Reta Brown of Burns, TN

Carolyn Yokley of Nashville, TN

Melva Warden (Byron) of Dickson, TN

Daughter-in-Law:

Teresa Brown of Spring Hill, TN

14 Grandchildren

19 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:

Parents: James Benjamin & Maudie (Kimbro) Myatt

1st Husband: Ezell Brown

2nd Husband: Melvin Gentry

Son: Alton Brown

Siblings: Doye Owens, and Floyd Myatt

Arrangements by Spann Funeral Home & Cremation Services (615) 446-1123