Diana Gail Wooten b. 4 Nov 1944 Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA d. 20 Jul 1992 Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA: Smith Family Tree

Diana Gail Wooten

1944 - 1992 (47 years)

Name	Diana Gail Wooten [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16]
Birth	4 Nov 1944	Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15]
Gender	Female
Census	1950	Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA [12, 17]
	Diana G; Age: 5; Never Married; Daughter of Eleanor and Joseph Wooten
Social Security Number	1960	Tennessee, USA
	412-70-3524
Education	1962	Isaac Litton High School, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA [2, 4]
Education	1964	University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA [8]
Residence	1986	Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA [7, 10]
	Tune
Obituary	Jul 1992	Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA [15]
	Tennessean - Page 13
Death	20 Jul 1992	Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA [1, 3, 5, 6, 14, 15]
Burial	Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA [5, 15]
		Burial-TUNE Diana Gail Wooten Diana Gail Wooten DenneyTune - Woodlawn Memorial Park, Nashville TN - Fountain Lawn "B", Section 665 + https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106195341/
		Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum (also known as Woodlawn Roesch-Patton Memorial Park) Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee Find a Grave: #219110
Person ID	I24574	A Tree Called Smith
Last Modified	21 Jul 2025

Father	Joseph William 'Bill' Wooten, b. 3 Aug 1923, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA d. 9 Oct 1972, Veterans Administration Hospital, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA (Age 49 years)
Relationship	natural
Mother	Eleanor Ruth Smith, b. 10 Aug 1925, Clarksville, Montgomery, Tennessee, USA d. 17 Aug 2004, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA (Age 79 years)
Relationship	natural
Marriage	16 Sep 1943	Tullahoma, Coffee, Tennessee, USA [18, 19]
	by Owen C Jones, Chaplain
		Vital_Marriage-WOOTEN Eleanor & Joseph Tennessee Marriage Certificate for Eleanor Ruth Smith and Joseph William Wooten
Family Residence	Jun 1968	Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA [20]
Marriage End	1972
	Death of Bill
Family ID	F9628	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family 1 Living

Children

	1. Living
	2. Living
	3. Living

Family ID F9303 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Last Modified 21 Jul 2025

Family 2	William Edward 'Eddie' Tune, Jr, b. 26 Sep 1942, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA d. 2 Apr 1997, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA (Age 54 years)
Marriage	Abt Aug 1984
Family ID	F10374	Group Sheet \| Family Chart
Last Modified	21 Jul 2025

Event Map

	Birth - 4 Nov 1944 - Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
	Census - Diana G; Age: 5; Never Married; Daughter of Eleanor and Joseph Wooten - 1950 - Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
	Social Security Number - 412-70-3524 - 1960 - Tennessee, USA
	Residence - Tune - 1986 - Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
	Obituary - Tennessean - Page 13 - Jul 1992 - Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
	Death - 20 Jul 1992 - Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA

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Burials

Burial-TUNE Diana Gail Wooten
Diana Gail Wooten DenneyTune - Woodlawn Memorial Park, Nashville TN - Fountain Lawn "B", Section 665 + https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106195341/

Census At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.

News

News-WOOTEN-Diana Gail (Baby)
Dads on Faraway Battle Lines will be Thrilled to Receive these Baby Pictures -- Newspapers.com - The Tennessean - 14 Jan 1945 - Page 21 -- Web Address www.newspapers.com/clip/31975692/the_tennessean/?xid=637

Obituaries

Obituary-TUNE Gail (Wooten)
Obituary of DIANA GAIL WOOTEN DENNEY TUNE -- Nashville Tennessean, Tuesday, 21 Jul 1992, Page 13

People » Slide Show		At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
		WOOTEN-Gail (Best Looking_ Diana Gail Wooten - "Best Looking" class of 1962, Isaac Litton High School
		WOOTEN-Gail (Homecoming Queen) Diana Gail Wooten - 1961 Homecoming Queen, Isaac Litton High School

Sources

[S54] Ancestry Family Trees, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT : Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.;), Database online.
Record for Diana Gail Wooten
[S1288] Ancestry.com, U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT ; Date: 2010;).
Birth date: abt 1943 Birth place: Residence date: 1959 Residence place: Nashville, Tennessee

U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012
[S238] U.S. Social Security Administration, Number: 412-70-3524; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: 1960.
Birth date: 4 Nov 1944 Birth place: Death date: 20 Jul 1992 Death place:
[S1288] Ancestry.com, U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT ; Date: 2010;).
Birth date: abt 1943 Birth place: Residence date: 1959 Residence place: Nashville, Tennessee

U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012
[S2720] Find a Grave: WOOTEN Diana Tune 1944-1992, Diana Gail Wooten Denney Tune.
Diana Gail Wooten Denney Tune
BIRTH: 4 Nov 1944 Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
DEATH: 29 Jul 1992 (aged 47) Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
BURIAL: Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
PLOT: Fountain Lawn
MEMORIAL ID: 106195341
______________________________________________________
TUNE, Gail Wooten- Age 47 of Nashville. July 20, 1992. She was a Member of Dalewood Baptist Church. Survived by mother, Mrs. Eleanor Wooten; two daughters; son; two sisters. Visitation Woodlawn Funeral Home. Funeral services at Woodlawn Chapel of Roses officiated by Bro. Ken Castleberry and Mrs. Maurita Fletcher. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106195341/diana-gail-tune
[S8] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT ; Date: 2015;), Diana Gail Wooten.
[S39] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT ; Date: 2010;).
[S479] Ancestry.com, U.S. School Yearbooks, 1880-2012, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT ; Date: 2010;).

U.S. School Yearbooks, 1880-2012
[S2158] Ancestry.com, Texas, Divorce Index, 1968-2014, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT ; Date: 2005;).
Record for Richard T Denney
http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=txdivorceindex&h=1983010948&indiv=try
[S39] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT ; Date: 2010;), Database online.
Record for Diana W Tune

[S2723] Newspapers.com: Birth of WOOTEN Gail • Nashville Tennessean - 14 Jan 1945 - Page 21, (Name: The Tennessean; Location: Nashville, Tennessee; Date: 14 Jan 1945;), Diana Gail Wooten -- Dads on Faraway Battle Lines will be Thrilled to Receive these Baby Pictures.
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31975692/the_tennessean/?xid=637

[S11596] Ancestry.com, 1950 United States Federal Census, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2022;), United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Davidson, Tennessee;.

1950 United States Federal Census
United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Davidson, Tennessee;

[S160] Ancestry.com, Texas, Birth Index, 1903-1997, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT ; Date: 2005;).

Texas, Birth Index, 1903-1997
[S54] Ancestry Family Trees, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT : Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.;), Database online.
Record for Diana Gail Wooten
http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=pubmembertrees&h=20088382840&indiv=try
[S2721] Newspapers.com: Obituary of Gail Tune • Nashville Tennessean - Jul 1992, Diana Gail Wooten Denny Tune Obituary.
TUNE, Gail Wooten- Age 47 of Nashville. July 20, 1992. She was a Member of Dalewood Baptist Church. Survived by mother, Mrs. Eleanor Wooten; two daughters, Diane Denney and Rosemary Denney; son, Greg Denney; two sisters, Mrs. Pam Klase and Mrs. Dana Morphis. Visitation 11 a.m. til 9 p.m., Tuesday at Woodlawn Funeral Home. Funeral services 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 22, 1992 at Woodlawn Chapel of Roses officiated by Bro. Ken Castleberry and Mrs. Maurita Fletcher. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers: Jim Campbell, Tommy DeFord, Mike Campbell, Robert Hall, Willard Moore, Vernon Vaden, Charles Thompson and Charles Morris. For donation information, please call 383-4754. Arrangements by WOODLAWN FUNERAL HOME, 383-4754
https://www.newspapers.com/image/113108237/?article=ca77c8a3-2d50-4e2c-b1eb-c925a8d01911&focus=0.80379325,0.67362773,0.9631114,0.810874

Obituary-TUNE Gail (Wooten)
Obituary of DIANA GAIL WOOTEN DENNEY TUNE -- Nashville Tennessean, Tuesday, 21 Jul 1992, Page 13
[S2339] Newspapers.com: Obituary of Eleanor Horn • Nashville Tennessean - Aug 2004, (Name: The Tennessean; Location: Nashville, Tennessee; Date: 19 Aug 2004;), Eleanor Ruth Smith Wooten Horn.
Nashville, TN HORN, Eleanor Wooten Died August 17, 2004 after a lengthy illness. Born August 10, 1925, daughter of McFerrin Smith and Myrtle Smith Post. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Bill Wooten in 1972 and a daughter, Gail Wooten Tune in 1992.
Eleanor was an active member for many years at Valley View Baptist Church. She retired from the Baptist Bookstore Mail Order Center in 1990. She was a talented seamstress, whose creations as varied as wedding gowns, Halloween costumes and draperies brought joy to her family and friends. Her sense of style, grace and kindness will be lovingly remembered by everyone who knew her.
She is survived by husband of 11 years, LaFayette S. Horn; daughters, Pamela Wooten Klase (David) and Dana Wooten Morphis (Larry); grandchildren, Diane Denney Geier (Jay), Gregory Denney (Carey), Rosemary Denney Neubert (Randy), Matthew Klase (Jessica), Amanda Klase and Jacob Morphis; great-grandchildren, Flint, Jack and Anna-belle Geier, Patrick and Paige Denney, Georgia and Ashley Neubert, and Isabel Klase; sister, Ann Hamilton (Lonie); brothers, Harold Smith and Edice Smith (Janice); stepdaughters, Leah Horn and Myra Horn.
The family would like to acknowledge Dr. Seth Cooper and his staff, who have lovingly cared for Eleanor for the last twenty-two years. Also the family would like to express love and appreciation to Harriet and Charles Thompson, Laura and Vernon Vaden, J. B. Brew and Virginia Amos, who have been dear and faithful friends of Eleanor for many years.
Visitation will be Friday, 6 - 8 p.m., at Woodlawn Funeral Home. A service celebrating Eleanor's life will be Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 11:30 a.m., at the Woodlawn Chapel of Roses, with Dr. Ernest Stan-derferand Rev. Greg Bell officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be Larry Link, Tom Smith, Jim Pridy, Joe Seigenthaler, Alton Lincoln and Malcolm Hall. Memorials may be made in Eleanor's name to Valley View Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by WOODLAWN FUNERAL HOME, 660 Thompson Lane, (615) 383-4754; A Dignity Memorial Provider.
https://www.newspapers.com/image/245218551/?article=0f8dc901-630e-4d9a-abf3-55904f4d3b89&focus=0.3903114,0.2809058,0.49872062,0.7331546

Obituary-HORN Eleanor (Smith)
Obituary of ELEANOR RUTH SMITH WOOTEN HORN • The Tennessean • Nashville, Tennessee • Thu, Aug 19, 2004 • Page B5
[S11596] Ancestry.com, 1950 United States Federal Census, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2022;), 1950 Census - Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee (District 19-146).
1029 Iverson
-- Joseph W Wooten Jr; Head; Age: 26; Supervisor, Shoe Factory
-- Eleanor Wooten; Wife; Age: 24; Education: 12th Grade
-- Diana G Wooten; Daughter; Age: 5; Never Married
-- Pamela A Wooten; Daughter; Age: 1; Never Married
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/district-map/62308?search=Iverson%2C+Nashville%2C+Davidson%2C+Tennessee%2C+USA&selection=-86.73799%2C36.20826
At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
[S104] Ancestry.com, Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT ; Date: 2008;).
Marriage date: 16 Sep 1943 Marriage place: Coffee, Tennessee

Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002

[S2710] Newspapers.com: Marriage of Eleanor and Joseph Wooten • Nashville Tennessean - Oct 1943, (Name: The Tennessean; Location: Nashville TN; Date: 10 Oct 1943;), WOOTEN-SMITH MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED.
Mr and Mrs Mack T Smith announce the marriage of their daughter, Eleanor Ruth, to Cpl Joseph W Wooten, son of Mrs Ernest Parker. The ceremony took place September 16 at the post chapel in Northern Field, Tullahoma, where Corporal Wooten is stationed. Lt Owen C Jones, United States Army Chaplain Corps, was the officiant. The bride attended Isaac Litton High School and is now making her home with her parents on Riverside Drive.
• The Tennessean • Nashville, Tennessee • 10 Oct 1943, Sun • Page 46
https://www.newspapers.com/image/148648439/?article=ccc84c4d-0bcd-4129-98d2-2b36007a56ec&focus=0.5027487,0.8152208,0.6311074,0.90932345&xid=3398

News-WOOTEN Eleanor and Joseph (Marriage)
Mr and Mrs Mack T Smith announce the marriage of their daughter, Eleanor Ruth, to Cpl Joseph W Wooten, son of Mrs Ernest Parker. The ceremony took place September 16 at the post chapel in Northern Field, Tullahoma, where Corporal Wooten is stationed. Lt Owen C Jones, United States Army Chaplain Corps, was the officiant. The bride attended Isaac…

[S2443] Newspapers.com: Obituary of Mack Smith • Nashville Tennessean - Jun 1968, (Name: The Tennessean; Location: Nashville, Tennessee; Date: 22 Jun 1968;), Mack Ferrin "Tiny" Smith Obituary.
SMITH, Mr. Mack Firren- Thursday, June 20, 1968, at a local infirmary. Survived by wife, Mrs: Myrtle Sanderson Smith; daughters, Mrs. Bill Wooten of Nashville and Mrs. Lonie Hamilton of Homewood, Illinois; sons, Harold C. Smith of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Edice R. Smith of Nashville; 14 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Remains are in the Rose Room of Woodlawn Funeral Home, Thompson Lane. Services will be conducted in the Woodlawn Chapel of Roses, Saturday, June 22, 1968 at 2:00 p.m. by Rev David Coleman. Honorary pallbearers, Coleman H.H.H. class of Riverside Baptist Church. Active pallbearers: grandsons will serve. Interment. Woodlawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by WOODLAWN FUNERAL HOME
https://www.newspapers.com/image/111850804/?article=2ae8f7cb-451a-4713-b416-fc32d0fa9cec&focus=0.59774405,0.3878594,0.715185,0.55155003&xid=2378

Obituary-SMITH Mack F
Obituary of MACK FERRIN "TINY" SMITH

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