Sallye Kate Davis Austin

Sallye Kate Davis Austin was born on March 26, 1930 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Lee L. and Hester Franks Davis.

In June of 1960, she was united in marriage to Gene Austin, who survives.

Sallye owned and operated Savannah Processing before her retirement. She enjoyed refinishing antique furniture and tending to her gardens and flowers. She was a member of Foursquare Gospel and also attended Love & Truth Church in Savannah, Tennessee.

Sallye Kate Davis Austin departed this life on December 10, 2024 in Savannah, Tennessee, at the age of 94 years, 8 months, and 14 days.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Gene Austin; son, Davy Austin; grandchildren, Joshua Luke Austin, David Jacob Austin, and Leah Elisabeth Austin; and great grandchildren, Emerson Lee Austin and Bowen Reese Dycus.

In addition to her parents, Sallye was preceded in death by her daughter, Annette Davis; brothers, Warren G. Davis, Lee L. Davis, and Bobby C. Davis; and sisters, Blanche Lewis, Polly White, and Myrtle Tanner.