Pulaski - Ms. Vickie Lyn Gossett Dunnavant, 69, of Pulaski died June 5, 2026, at her home, following a short illness.

Ms. Dunnavant was born Feb. 24, 1957, in Athens, Ala. She obtained her BS degree from Calhoun College and Athens State. She was an exceptional athlete, excelling in every sport she pursued. She had several occupations over the years, including teacher, cabinet maker, aerobics instructor and in general management at Davis and Eslick grocery store. She is preceded in death by parents, Roland and Florence "Tot" Thomas Gossett; sister Belinda Gossett; and sister-in-law Connie Gossett.

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 11, from 4-6 p.m. at Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorial services will follow at 6 p.m. with Pastor Kiley Jackson officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the Angel Fund at the Animal Clinic and Lodge at Ingram Farms, 3397 Beech Hill Road, Pulaski, TN 38478, honoring her love and compassion for animals by helping needy pets receive the care they deserve; or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Survivors include partner Martha Jane McIntyre; their chosen daughter, Laila Nipper; beloved pets, Lillie Belle, Cooper Dean; brothers, Sam Gossett, Tim (Kathy) Gossett, both of Athens, Ala.; and several nieces, nephews and friends.