Floy Karene “Kakie” Fraley Wynne, age 82 of Tullahoma passed away Friday December 25, 2015 at Harton Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward “Ed” Lawrence Wynne, parents George W. and Oshia Tipps Fraley, two sisters Stella(Charles) Ruch, and Ernestine(William) Mason. She is also survived by one sister in law Tweedie W. Matthews and husband’s nephew’s John Thomas Wynne and Michael E. Willis. She was a Native of Franklin County, but resided in Tullahoma for 58 years. She is survived by one loving, loyal and dedicated son Fatmir “Lucky” Visha, one brother George(Betty) Fraley, several nieces and nephews a host of family and friends, and special caregiver Gary Ashley. She was a lifelong member of Bethel Methodist Church in the Broadview Community of Franklin County, Tennessee.
Ed and Karene owned and operated Wynne Office Supplies on West Lincoln Street in Tullahoma. In addition to the sale of the office supplies, they also sold Underwood and Olivetti typewriters and office machines, primarily selling to schools and small businesses throughout the state. Together they enjoyed travelling and were able to visit 27 countries some more than once Mrs. Wynne began her career with Kuhn’s in high school, which eventually became Big K then was bought by Wal-Mart. In honor of her retirement, Sam Walton himself flew her in his own private plane to Bentonville, Arkansas on recognizing her for exemplary service, dedication, and her longevity of 47 years of employment, this even exceeded Mr. Walton’s service with Wal-Mart. Karene was the matriarch of the Fraley Family, she organized family holidays, celebrations and special occasions. She loved her extended family, making every effort to provide support in anyway her and Ed could. She had a kind, loving, and supportive heart, she was a giver and was a great example for others. Floy Karene”Kakie” Fraley Wynne will be dearly missed by all of the people whose lives she has touched throughout her lifetime.
The family will receive friends on Monday December 28th, 2015 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Tullahoma Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday December 29, 2015 at 11:00am at Tullahoma Funeral Home Chapel, with Father Peter Whalen to officiate, burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery Tullahoma, Tennessee.
Following the interment the family will be having a reception time at Tullahoma Funeral Home for all who would like to attend.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Floy Karene “Kakie” Fraley Wynne