Nettie Scalf

Scalf, Nettie Caldwell, age 92, left this earth to join her beloved husband of 57 years, James F. Scalf, Jr. on April 12, 2012. Born on April 3, 1920 to John and Dolly Cunningham Caldwell in the Rocky Creek community of Hartsville, TN. Preceded in death by half brother Cleo "Bud" Presley. Survived by son James F. (Jay) Scalf III, granddaughters Dominetta (Dee) Scalf Dowdell (Duff) and Danelese (Dana) Scalf Sheffield (Jake). Brother-in-law Charles Hite Scalf (Jean). Beloved daughter-in-law Romayne L. Scalf and very special friend and care-giver Carol Pendleton. A graduate of Hume-Fogg High School in 1939, she furthered her education with a Bachelor of Education degree from UT Knoxville in 1972 at the age of 52. Mrs. Scalf was active in Nashville politics during the formation of the Metropolitan government and served as Democratic committee woman. As a member of the Down to Earth garden club, she used political and horticultural influences to perpetuate the beautification of Nashville - especially the Donelson area where she oversaw the planting of a dogwood trail along Lebanon Road. She worked along side her husband to form his architectural firm of James F. Scalf and Associates which led to her love of managing her own rental properties. The Scalfs also helped form Perry Heights Church of Christ by encouraging them to hold Sunday services in their basement. Mrs. Scalf was a member of the Business and Professional Women's Organization, Executive Secretaries International and served as a docent at the Executive Residence for Governor's Blanton thru Sundquist. Mrs. Scalf served our city as a member then chair-person of the Davidson County Industrial Development Board for 31 consecutive years, and was instrumental in bringing Dell Computers to this city. She was active with her husband at Al Menah Shrine Center and a member of Donelson Heights United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to "Miss Nettie" to the Laguardo Baptist Church 8145 Hwy. 109 N. Lebanon, TN 37087 Specify Building Fund. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home 2707 Gallatin Rd. Nashville, TN 37216. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2pm. Private Interment.

Nettie Scalf

April 3, 1920 - April 12, 2012