Roundtree, Napier, and Ogilvie Funeral Home

21/07/2025

Elsie Mae Armstrong Matlock

Sunrise: April 13, 1945 Sunset: July 9, 2025

Elsie Mae Armstrong Matlock peacefully transitioned from her Earthly home to her heavenly home with the Lord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the age of 80. She is the oldest girl born to Ollie Armstrong and Anna Lou Henry Armstrong on April 13, 1945.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Joe Frank Armstrong, Pastor Robert Thomas Armstrong, and sister Johnny Ruth Armstrong.

Elsie Mae was educated in the Maury County and Giles County schools systems. Elsie Mae moved to Nashville, TN in 1963 and began working and raising her three adopted daughters, The Ginsberg Girls, Beth, Betty, and Karen where remained being a positive guiding lights for "Her Girls" for more than 60 years.

Elsie Mae was an active member of Olivet Missionary Baptist Church. Elsie Mae celebrated and embraced both the Baptist and Jewish faiths. She also studied at Tennessee State University (TSU), studying Behavioral Health while working at the Dede Wallace Mental Health Center, where she met life long friends and future family members. While becoming a permanent resident in Nashville, Elsie Mae befriended and worked with different families in the Jewish Community; The Saperstein Family, The Chazen Family, The Doochin Family, The Jacob Family, and The Werthan Family.

Elsie Mae had "Only One Biological Son", Sidney Matlock (USMC Veteran), at the age of 33. Elsie Mae began selling Mary Kay Cosmetics in 1983 as a way of providing and being of service with the company for 42 years as an Independent Sales Director. Being of Service" is what her Legacy is all about. Elsie Mae or Aunt Elsie's greatest gift is "Being of Service" and being there/present for others. It's never a surprise seeing Elsie Mae at someone's house or in the waiting room or even at a family reunion bringing joy to everyone she comes in contact with. "The Legend of Elsie Mae" will live on forever in our hearts. She will forever be missed deeply.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her biological son Sidney Matlock, three granddaughters (grandchildren) Brooklyn LaPerna, Madisyn McClain, Neveah Burrum, sister Anna Armstrong Braden, brother James (JD) Armstrong, devoted niece Tamika (Amstrong) Tomlin (Jaylin), three adopted daughters Beth (Ginsberg) Tannenbaum, Betty (Ginsberg) Anderson, Karen (Ginsberg) King with their children, grandchildren David (Maggie) Tannenbaum, Danielle (David) Pash, Gemini (Dan) Anderson, Michael (Clare) King, Stephanie King, Lisa Chazen Levine with David, Molly, and Noah, special adopted daughter Patricia (Anthony) Batey, special adopted son Daryl Jefferies, special adopted cousins Mary Ann Miller, Mitchell Smith, a list of first cousins, nieces and nephews, close friends Gayle (Terrance) Johnson, Dr. Carolyn Caudle, Howard Jones, Linda (Phil) Hall, The Pargeon Family (Errett, Pamela, Payton, Katelyn, Joscelyn, and Jaxeson), Nedra White-Wartham, Shirley Williams, Vickie Harris, Carolyn Hodison, Brenda Barrow, Tony and Pam Beard, an d host of bonus children, relatives, and friends.

If you would like to leave condolences, please visit www.roundtreenapierogilviefh.com

Flowers:
Mum's The Word Florist & Gift Gallery
Work: (931) 381-6867 or
Website: https://www.mumstheword.florist

Funeral Home:
Roundtree, Napier, Ogilvie Funeral Home
101 Confederate Drive
Franklin, TN 37064
24/7 Services: (931) 325-5152
Website: https://www.roundtreenapierogilviefh.com/

Final Arrangements:

Viewing/Visitation:
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Roundtree, Napier, and Ogilvie Franklin Funeral Home
101 Confederate Drive
Franklin, TN 37064
Viewing for the public: 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Viewing time for the family: 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Funeral Service:
Friday, July 25, 2025 - *Pink & White Themed
Olivet Missionary Baptist Church
144 Ewing Drive
Nashville, TN 37207
10:00am - 11:00am Visitation/Viewing
11:00 - 12:30pm FuneralFriday, July 25, 2025
Visitation 10:00am - 11:00am
Funeral Service 11:00am - 12:30pm

Officiating:
Pastor Michael L. Cousin, Sr.

19/07/2025

Homegoing Service for Mrs.Juanita McLemore

16/07/2025

It is with our deepest Condolences 💐 that we Announce the Passing of

🕊️🕊️Mrs. Elsie Matlock🕊️🕊️

We extend heartfelt prayers to the Matlock and Armstrong families during this time of remembrance and reflection.

Mrs. Matlock was a woman of grace, influence, and radiant determination 🌹 ✨ As a celebrated Mary Kay Consultant, she reached the iconic Pink Cadillac Status— a mark of excellence, leadership, and her unwavering commitment to uplifting others 💄🚘 Her presence lit up every room with elegance, wisdom, and heart.

She was more than her accolades — she was a mentor, motivator, and cherished member of our extended family 🤍 Her legacy continues to shine in the lives she touched, the beauty she cultivated, and the strength she modeled 🌷👑

📬 Arrangements are Forthcoming and will be Announced by: 🙏🏾
🕊️🌹Roundtree, Napier & Ogilvie Franklin Funeral Home 🌹🕊️

🌐 We invite you to share your tributes and condolences at
www.RoundtreeNapierOgilvieFh.com

Let us honor her memory with love, reflection, and deep gratitude for a life that inspired greatness through service and spirit 💫🕊️❤️

10/07/2025

Good Morning 🌻🌞🌹

Don’t Wait for Tomorrow🌿
We often tell ourselves, “I’ll call them tomorrow,” “I’ll visit next week,” or “I’ll say how I feel when the time is right.” But the truth is—**tomorrow isn’t promised**.

If you’ve been meaning to reach out, forgive, celebrate, or simply say “I love you,” let today be the day. Life is fragile, and the most meaningful moments are often the ones we don’t plan—they’re the ones we choose.

At Roundtree, Napier & Ogilvie, we’ve seen how quickly life can change. We’ve held hands with families who never got to say goodbye, and we’ve witnessed the healing that comes from honoring a life fully lived.

So light the candle. Make the call. Share the memory.
Because every heartbeat is a gift—and every goodbye deserves to be wrapped in love, not regret.

🕊️ *Here is where the Life Celebration begins—and their Legacy never ends. 🕊️

What do you dream of waking up and doing that you put off...a phone call, a lunch date, a meal you want to try to make, a date you don't want to say yes to, a visit with your parents, what is your thing you keep waiting on?! Make today be the day...buy the ingredients, make the call, schedule the date, get in the car and go see them.

10/07/2025

🕊️ OBITUARY: Sister Juanita McLemore🕊️
LIFE REFLECTIONS
“ Well done, good and faithful servant”
Matthew 25:23✝️

HER JOURNEY – AN EARTHLY ENTRANCE & HEAVENLY DEPARTURE
☀️ Sunrise| July 30, 1940 🕊️Sunset |July 1, 2025

Our BELOVED Sister Juanita McLemore transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home to live with the LORD 🙌🏿. Born in Franklin, Tennessee, she was the cherished daughter of the late Annie Mae Robertson and Henry Lane 👑. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Ruben A. McLemore Jr. 💍

FOREVER REMEMBERED – PRECIOUS MEMORIES
💫 DEVOTED wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and treasured friend. Sis. Juanita accepted Christ at Limestone M.B. Church 🛐, faithfully serving on the usher board and singing in the choir 🎵 until her health declined. Her devotion to the Lord was a radiant testimony 🙏🏿.

🏈⚾ She found joy in cheering on football and baseball games, playing bingo, and creating cherished memories with her loved ones 👨🏿‍👩🏾‍👧🏾‍👦🏾. She worked with grace and dedication as a homemaker and served faithfully at Mr. & Mrs. McQuitty’s, Kusan, and Roundtree, Napier & Ogilvie Funeral Home 🤎.

REUNITED AGAIN
Sis. Juanita now rejoices in Heaven with her husband Ruben H. McLemore Jr. 💫, children Ruby Robertson Miller and Fred Robertson Sr., one granddaughter 👼🏿, and beloved siblings who preceded her in glory 🕊️.

JOURNEY COMPLETED – LEAVING A LEGACY
🕯️ She leaves to cherish her memory:
👩🏾‍👧🏾 Children: Arlena (James) Johnson, Scottie McLemore
🌟 Grandchildren: Brandon, Jamisa, Keith, Erica, Mario, Keshea, Lozusha, Nina (Chris), Dawnita, Fred Jr. (Kisha), Melanie (Freddie), Michael (Liz)
🌼 47 Great-Grands and 3 Great-Great-Grands
👥 Brothers: John (Vernetta), Herbert, Richard, Horace (LaDonna), Harold (Cynthia), Donnell (Sue), Fred (Mary), Douglas (Linda), Ostranda (Mary)
👩🏾 Sisters-in-law: Brenda Patton, Joann Buford
👨🏾 Brothers-in-law: Herman & Ray McLemore
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and treasured friends 🌺

Final Arrangement:
Juanita McLemore |Body Lie in State:
Friday July18,2025 |2:00pm -6:00 pm
101 Confederate Drive Franklin,Tn 37064

Life Celebration
Friday, July 19,2025| Visitation 10:00am
Funeral| 11:00am
Please share your heartfelt condolences, reflections, with life tributes at:
🌐 www.roundtreenapierogilviefh.com

25/06/2025

🕊️🌹Celebrating the Life of
Maurice Donell Frierson🕊️🌹

Born October 7, 1960 – and he took his Backhaul to Glory (Final Run) on June 22,2025 . Columbia, TN

A Heart That Gave. A Strength That Endured.

There are some souls who walk among us with a quiet kind of power—unshaken, unyielding, and full of grace. Maurice Donell Frierson was such a man.

Born to the late Dorothy Beatrice Frierson and William Fred Moore, Maurice embodied the resilience of his roots and the heart of a giver. From an early age, he showed a determination to rise—earning his GED and pursuing his dream of working with his hands. A skilled mechanic and a proud professional truck driver, he forged his path through hard work, grit, and an unwavering sense of purpose.

Yet Maurice's truest gifts could not be certified—they were lived. To the world, he was a man of many talents. To those blessed to know him, he was nearly invincible. Though his health waged silent battles, he bore them with grace, never burdening others with his pain. He did not believe in kryptonite. Instead, he believed in rising each day, showing up for others, and sowing good wherever he walked.

Maurice had the rare kind of strength that lifted others. He offered wisdom without judgment, generosity without hesitation, and presence without pretense. Whether through a helping hand or a word spoken at just the right time, he reminded us all that better days were always possible.

He devoted much of his life to the trucking and mechanical industries, remaining active until his health required him to rest. Even then, his courage spoke louder than any struggle—his spirit, still a light for others.

He was preceded in death by his parents and beloved siblings Colis Montell Frierson and Eunice Lee Braden.

He leaves behind a living legacy in his devoted children—Maurice Frierson, Brittney Frierson, and Breesha Munroe—who carry forward his name and love. He is also remembered with tenderness by his siblings Lillie, Clark, Octavia, Robert, Etta, Larry, and Herbert; his precious grandchildren Jayla, Jaedon, Kobi, and Yannis, who brought him immense joy and pride.; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who also mourn his passing and celebrate his life.. the Brown family joins in mourning Maurice's passing and honoring many memories and moments shared over the years.
Maurice's legacy is one of perseverance, love for family, and an unshakable work ethic. His presence will be deeply missed.
but his spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Maurice’s story is one of quiet triumph, unwavering love, and a hope that never quit. He was a strong Black man who knew the weight of the world, and still chose to lift others. Though he never wore a cape, his legacy reveals a man made not of steel, but of gold—refined by fire, yet tender in spirit.

His light will not dim. It will shine on in every life he touched.

🕊️ 🌹 FINAL ARRANGEMENTS 🕊️ 🌹

Maurice Frierson| Lie in State
Friday June 27, 2025 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Roundtree,Napier, and Ogilvie Funeral Home
126 East Eighth Street Columbia, Tennessee 38401

Funeral Service | SaturdayJune 28, 2025|11:00AM
Roundtree,Napier, and Ogilvie Columbia F.Home
Eulogist |Pastor Dontae Birdsong

Interment| Rose Mount Cemetery

🕊️🌹Roundtree, Napier, And Ogilvie Funeral Home is in Charge of the Arrangements

🕊️🌹Condolences & Tributes can be made 🕊️ 🌹

Www.roundtreenapierogilviefh.com

23/06/2025

🕊️🌹Celebrating the Life of
Maurice Donell Frierson🕊️🌹

Born October 7, 1960 – Columbia, TN
A Heart That Gave. A Strength That Endured.

There are some souls who walk among us with a quiet kind of power—unshaken, unyielding, and full of grace. Maurice Donell Frierson was such a man.

Born to the late Dorothy Beatrice Frierson and William Fred Moore, Maurice embodied the resilience of his roots and the heart of a giver. From an early age, he showed a determination to rise—earning his GED and pursuing his dream of working with his hands. A skilled mechanic and a proud professional truck driver, he forged his path through hard work, grit, and an unwavering sense of purpose.

Yet Maurice's truest gifts could not be certified—they were lived. To the world, he was a man of many talents. To those blessed to know him, he was nearly invincible. Though his health waged silent battles, he bore them with grace, never burdening others with his pain. He did not believe in kryptonite. Instead, he believed in rising each day, showing up for others, and sowing good wherever he walked.

Maurice had the rare kind of strength that lifted others. He offered wisdom without judgment, generosity without hesitation, and presence without pretense. Whether through a helping hand or a word spoken at just the right time, he reminded us all that better days were always possible.

He devoted much of his life to the trucking and mechanical industries, remaining active until his health required him to rest. Even then, his courage spoke louder than any struggle—his spirit, still a light for others.

He was preceded in death by his parents and beloved siblings Colis Montell Frierson and Eunice Lee Braden.

He leaves behind a living legacy in his devoted children—Maurice Frierson, Brittney Frierson, and Breesha Munroe—who carry forward his name and love. He is also remembered with tenderness by his siblings Lillie, Clark, Octavia, Robert (Bobbie Lynn), Etta, Larry, Mattie Maurel, Roscoe , James , Clementine, William , Lovett (Joe), Nico (Tesa), Glenn (Lynn) and Herbert; his precious grandchildren Jayla, Jaedon, Kobi, and Yannis, who brought him immense joy and pride.; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who also mourn his passing and celebrate his life.. the Brown family joins in mourning Maurice's passing and honoring many memories and moments shared over the years.
Maurice's legacy is one of perseverance, love for family, and an unshakable work ethic. His presence will be deeply missed.
but his spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Maurice’s story is one of quiet triumph, unwavering love, and a hope that never quit. He was a strong Black man who knew the weight of the world, and still chose to lift others. Though he never wore a cape, his legacy reveals a man made not of steel, but of gold—refined by fire, yet tender in spirit.

His light will not dim. It will shine on in every life he touched.

🕊️ 🌹 FINAL ARRANGEMENTS 🕊️ 🌹

Maurice Frierson| Lie in State
Friday June 27, 2025 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Roundtree,Napier, and Ogilvie Funeral Home
126 East Eighth Street Columbia, Tennessee 38401

Funeral Service | SaturdayJune 28, 2025|11:00AM
Roundtree,Napier, and Ogilvie Columbia F.Home
Eulogist |Pastor Dontae Birdsong

Interment| Rose Mount Cemetery

🕊️🌹Roundtree, Napier, And Ogilvie Funeral Home is in Charge of the Arrangements

🕊️🌹Condolences & Tributes can be made 🕊️ 🌹

Www.roundtreenapierogilviefh.com

19/06/2025

Hello RNO Family,

Honoring Freedom, Remembering Legacy.

Today, we mark Juneteenth—a celebration of liberation, resilience, and the African American spirit's unwavering strength. At Roundtree, Napier, and Ogilvie Funeral Home, we pay tribute to the ancestors whose lives and sacrifices paved the way for justice and dignity. May we uphold their courageous legacy in love, unity, and purpose.

Happy Juneteenth ! .

09/06/2025

Keep the Faith Monday:

Grace: Love Awaits, Blessings Unfold

Mondays may feel like the first shovel breaking into a field—an effort that asks more of you than expected. But today is not just a burden; it is a day filled with unspoken aspirations, waiting to be voiced. As you move forward, even in grief, know that love surrounds you, blessings are unfolding, and the Holy Spirit is interceding when words fail.

Better days are not a distant hope; they are on their way. And we need YOU—your presence, your perseverance, your faith. The world is brighter because you press on, because you carry forward the love and wisdom that have shaped you. Your journey is a testament, and your steps today are shaping the beauty of tomorrow.

Sometimes, we may not know the exact words to unlock God’s promises. But as long as we seek His Kingdom, all things will be added in time. Trust in His provision. Trust in the breath you take this morning, for it carries faith, strength, and the quiet resilience that has brought you here.

God is waiting for your step forward. Love is awaiting your embrace. This day is not an empty space—it is an opportunity to speak life, to receive grace, and to know that you are held in His care.

Blessings upon your Monday. 💙✨
Let it begin. Let it unfold. Let love find you….BECAUSE GOD will PROVIDE

Warm Regards,
Marlene Ogilvie

02/06/2025

🎉🎂Happy Birthday Mrs.Vaughnita Clemones🎂🎉

Today, we celebrate not just another year of your life but the incredible spirit and dedication you bring to our team every single day. Your unwavering work ethic—rising early to open our doors, staying late after visitations, and ensuring every detail is executed with elegance and dignity—has truly set you apart as a pillar of excellence in our organization.

Your ability to master the art of creating a welcoming and harmonious environment for our families, balancing both the practical and the heartfelt, is nothing short of inspiring. From your impeccable taste in creating an atmosphere of refined beauty to your proactive approach in designing our staff handbook, you have consistently gone above and beyond. These efforts not only reinforce the high standards of our company but also pave the way for all of us to serve with professionalism and compassion.

Moreover, your commitment to self-improvement—whether through studying self-help literature, researching industry trends, or embracing innovative techniques—reflects a genuine passion for excellence and growth that we all admire. You are not only an extraordinary funeral attendant but a true visionary in how we honor lives and support families during their most essential moments.

Thank you for your dedication, your creativity, and your willingness to take initiative. Your contributions have a lasting impact on our team and the legacy we continue to build together. May your birthday be filled with joy, inspiration, and the recognition you so richly deserve. Enjoy your day, and keep shining brightly!

With heartfelt appreciation,
🎂🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY: 🎂 🎉
🎉Mrs.Vaughnita Clemones🎂
Lead Funeral Attendant of RNO of Columbia