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Mrs. Adria L. Carotenuto, age 61 of Dover, TN, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN. She was born on March 30, 1964, in Baltimore, MD, the beloved daughter of the late John W. Lee, Jr. and Francis Marie Lee.
Adria devoted her life to caring for her family and home. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and sister whose greatest joy came from spending time with her loved ones.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Delbert Lee, and siblings, Robert Lee, Mable Lee, Paul Lee, Delbert Lee, and Michael Lee.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Timothy Carotenuto; children, Charles W. Lee, Timothy Sypolt, and Joseph Carotenuto (Taylor); grandchildren, Johnathon Carotenuto, Gabriella Carotenuto, Silas Lee, Thomas Carotenuto, Isreal Lee, Damian Lee, and Rosalia Carotenuto; siblings, Gail Paugh, Penny Paugh, and John W. Lee; as well as many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Anglin Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Del Morgan officiating. Following the service, Mrs. Carotenuto will be cremated.
Arrangements are entrusted to Anglin Funeral Home, Dover, TN, and online condolences may be made at www.anglinfuneralhome.com.
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402 Donelson Parkway P.O. Box 100, Dover, TN 37058
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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