Sabra Lynn Appleby
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sabra Lynn Appleby, 92, of Caryville, who passed away peacefully at her home on Sept. 8, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Margaret Shattuck; and her brother, John Shattuck.
She is survived by her loving husband, Eddie Appleby; daughters, Sabrina Bowling, Carol Appleby, and Leigh (Mike) Baker; sons, Mike (Robin) Appleby and Patrick (Anita) Appleby; and grandchildren, Adia, Dustin, Anna, Nathaniel III, Jack, Courtney, the late Brandon, Jessica, and Julianna. Her great-grandchildren include Archer, Ronin, Sabra, Orion, Kylie, Saibree, Phillip, Ruby, Tyleigh, and Hollis.
She is also survived by her brothers, Tom and Jerry Shattuck; sister, Penny Narayan; and sisters-in-law, Carolynn and Betty Shattuck.
Sabra attended Centre College before devoting her life to raising her five children, which she often said was her proudest achievement.
Among her many endeavors were reading for the blind, working as a legal secretary, singing in a women’s choral ensemble, playing piano, sketching portraits, reading and caring for 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 encourages everyone to spend time together.
The family would like to thank Dogwood Funeral Services for handling the arrangements.