It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sabra Lynn Appleby, 92, of Caryville, TN. on September 8,2025. She was surrounded by loved ones and died peacefully in her home.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, Jack and Margaret Shattuck and brother John Shattuck.
She is survived by her loving husband Eddie Appleby and her daughters Sabrina Bowling, Carol Appleby, Leigh and her husband Mike Baker and her sons Mike Appleby and his wife Robin and Patrick and his wife Anita Appleby. Her beloved grandchildren are Adia, Dustin, Anna, Nathaniel111, Jack, Courtney, her late brother Brandon, Jessica and Julianna. Her dear great grandchildren are Archer, Ronin, Sabra, Orion, Kylie, Saibree ,Phillip, Ruby, Tyleigh and Hollis.
She is also survived by her loving brothers Tom and Jerry Shattuck, and sister Penny Narayan and sisters in law Carolynn and Betty Shattuck.
Sabra attended Center College before settling down to help raise her five children and always said that was her proudest achievement.
Among her other endeavors included reading for the blind, working as a legal secretary, singing in the women’s choral ensemble, playing the piano, sketching portraits, reading, and loving on her pets and flowers.
She will be missed beyond words, but as a Hebrew proverb says, “Say not in grief that she is no more but live in thankfulness that she was”
In lieu of flowers, the family would encourage all to spend time together.
We would like to thank Dogwood Funeral Services for handling the arrangements.